Which of the following methods is considered a type of passive solar energy collection?
A)ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
B)rooftop flat -plate solar collectors
C)photovoltaic cells
D)using heat -absorbing construction materials
E)rooftop solar panels

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Using heat-absorbing construction materials is a passive solar energy collection method where materials with high thermal mass like concrete or adobe are used to absorb heat during the day and release it at night, thus reducing the need for mechanical heating or cooling. The other options (A, B, C, and E) all involve active solar energy collection methods that require mechanical systems to convert the collected energy into usable power.

Which of the Following Methods Is Considered a Type of Passive