The Kardashev Scale is a method used to measure a civilization's level of technological advancement based on its energy consumption. It was developed by the Russian astrophysicist Nikolai Kardashev in 1964. The scale has three primary types: 1. **Type I Civilization (Planetary Civilization)**: This civilization can utilize and store all of the available energy resources on its home planet. This includes harnessing energy from natural sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and fossil fuels.
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