Which of the following energy technologies is not utilized for power generation today? w) Nuclear Fission x) Solar Ponds y) Geothermal Power z) Nuclear Fusion

Which of the following energy technologies is not utilized for power generation today? w) Nuclear Fission x) Solar Ponds y) Geothermal Power z) Nuclear Fusion
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ANSWER: Z -- NUCLEAR FUSION
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