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What is a non-renewable source of energy ?

Name one non-renewable source of energy.

The energy which we obtain from the sun is called solar energy or radiant energy. The sun's energy is stored in coal, natural gas, water and wind. Coal, oil, and natural gas are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years ago when the remains and fossils of prehistoric plants and animals sank to the bottom of swamps and oceans. These animal and plant remain were slowly covered and crushed by layers of rock, mud, sand, and water. The pressure of all those layers caused the plants and animals to break down and change into coal, oil and natural gas. We use the energy in these fossil fuels to make electricity. As of the year 2019, most of the energy we use comes from fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels are known as non-renewable sources of energy. They cannot be used over and over again. This means that one day they will run out! Which among the following is not a renewable source of energy?

The energy which we obtain from the sun is called solar energy or radiant energy. The sun's energy is stored in coal, natural gas, water and wind. Coal, oil, and natural gas are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years ago when the remains and fossils of prehistoric plants and animals sank to the bottom of swamps and oceans. These animal and plant remain were slowly covered and crushed by layers of rock, mud, sand, and water. The pressure of all those layers caused the plants and animals to break down and change into coal, oil and natural gas. We use the energy in these fossil fuels to make electricity. As of the year 2019, most of the energy we use comes from fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels are known as non-renewable sources of energy. They cannot be used over and over again. This means that one day they will run out! The energy source that uses collectors to heat water or air in buildings is

Coal is a renewable source of energy.

The energy which we obtain from the sun is called solar energy or radiant energy. The sun's energy is stored in coal, natural gas, water and wind. Coal, oil, and natural gas are known as fossil fuels. Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years ago when the remains and fossils of prehistoric plants and animals sank to the bottom of swamps and oceans. These animal and plant remain were slowly covered and crushed by layers of rock, mud, sand, and water. The pressure of all those layers caused the plants and animals to break down and change into coal, oil and natural gas. We use the energy in these fossil fuels to make electricity. As of the year 2019, most of the energy we use comes from fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels are known as non-renewable sources of energy. They cannot be used over and over again. This means that one day they will run out! Which of the following statements is correct?

LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-SOURCES OF ENERGY -Exercise
  1. What is meant by a renewable source of energy ? Give two example of re...

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  2. What are renewable and non-renewable sources of energy ? Give examples...

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  3. Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable sources of energy ?

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  4. Name two energy sources that you would consider to be renewable. Give ...

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  5. Name two sources of energy which you consider to be non-renewable. Giv...

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  6. (a) Classify the following into renewable and non-renewable sources of...

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  7. Coal is said to be formed from the wood of trees. Why then is coal con...

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  8. (a) What is a fuel ? Give five examples of fuels. (b) What are th...

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  9. An example of a renewable source of energy is :

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  10. A non-renewable source of energy is :

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  11. Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy ?

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  12. What is a good fuel ?

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  13. The fuel having a calorific value of 55 kJ/g is likely to be :

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  14. A newly planted sapling usually grows and matures into a tree in more ...

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  15. Which of the following fuels has the highest calorific value ?

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  16. The fuel having the lowest calorific value is :

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  17. There are four fuels which all contain only carbon and hydrogen. The f...

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  18. One of the following is not a characteristic of a good fuel. This is :

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  19. Which of the following is not a fossil fuel ?

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  20. Most of the fuels contain carbon as one of the constituents. Name a fu...

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