Ocean thermal electric conversion (OTEC) uses ________ to produce usable energy.

A. Cold surface water and warm deep seawater
B. Fossil fuel-heated seawater
C. Warm surface water and cold deep seawater
D. Heat from deep-ocean thermal vents
E. Hot water from below the seafloor


Answer: C

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