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Compare the sun and the fossil fuels as the sources of energy.
Comparison between the sun and fossil fuels as the sources of energy:
| The Sun | Fossil Fuels |
1. It produces an enormous amount of heat due to the occurrence of nuclear fusion inside it. | 1. They are formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. |
| 2. It does not cause any air pollution. | 2. They cause air pollution on burning. |
| 3. It is a renewable source of energy. | 3. They are non-renewable sources of energy. |
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