Energy from various sources is considered to have been derived from the Sun. Do you agree ? Justify your answer.

Explanation

Yes, Sun is the ultimate source of energy directly or indirectly, all the forms of energy are derived from solar energy. Because of the following reasons
(i) Non-renewable sources of energy Fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and natural gas are formed due to burial of large plants and ancient creatures whose ultimate source of energy is the sun.
(ii) Renewable sources of energy They are indirectly derived from solar energy such as
(a) Energy from flowing water Clouds are formed when water in lakes, rivers, seas, etc., evaporate due to solar energy. They bring rainfall and snowfall. The rain and melting snow feed rivers, streams, etc. This flowing water can be used for getting hydroelectricity.
(b) Wind energy Wind energy arises due to uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun rays at two different adjoining places. Due to this, a pressure difference is created and wind possesses kinetic energy.
(c) Bio-energy Plants in the process of photosynthesis converts the solar energy into food (chemical energy). This food is consumed by animals. Thus, the animal wastes and remains of the plants constitute bio-mass which can be utilised as a source of energy. ltBrgt (d) Wave energy The waves are generated by strong winds (due to solar energy) blowing across the sea.
(e) Ocean thermal energy Sun is responsible for the temperature difference between the water at the surface and water at depth in seas and oceans.
(iii) Solar heating devices They derive their energy directly from solar energy and convert it into other usable forms of energy. Thus, the energy from various sources are considered to have been derived from the sun.