A(n) ____ heating system, which is usually mounted on a roof or on special racks that face the sun, captures energy from the sun by pumping a heat-absorbing fluid such as water or an antifreeze solution through special collectors.

A. hydrogen  
B. active solar  
C. geothermal  
D. biofuel  
E. passive solar  


Answer: B

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