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What are fossil fuels? Why are they so called?

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The natural fuels formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms are called fossil fuels, Example: coal, natural gas, etc.
As they are formed from decomposition of biomass [remains of living organisms] over millions of years, they are called fossil fuels.
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ZEN PUBLICATION-SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-ZEE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS SECTIONS (SHORT ANSWER [SA] TYPE QUESTIONS)
  1. Why should fossil fuels be used judiciously? Write any two reasons.

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  2. What are fossil fuels? Why are they so called?

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  3. Mention the steps taken by the West Bengal Government to protect the b...

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  4. Fossil fuels are being increasingly used as an energy source. List any...

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  5. List any two reasons due to which construction of large dams is oppose...

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  6. How are fossil fuels formed?

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  7. a] Mention any two advantages of constructing dams. b] Name a dam wh...

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  8. Name two fossil fuels. List one product each, formed when these are bu...

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  9. List four stakeholders of forests.

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  10. List four disadvantages of burning fossil fuels.

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  11. Why are forests considered biodiversity hotspots? What would happen du...

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  12. Local people around forests are referred to as stakeholders for conser...

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  13. List any two measures you would take to conserve electricity at your h...

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  14. "Narmada Bachao Andolan" raised issues of how construction of big dams...

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  15. State the meaning of biodiversity hotspots. What is the criteria of me...

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  16. "Rainwater harvesting is essential." Justify this statement.

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  17. Write two aims of the Chipko movement.

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  18. Mention the benefits of water harvesting.

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  19. Write two disadvantages of planting only one type of trees in forest.

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  20. Suggest any two ways in which you can reduce energy consumption in you...

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