Answer the following questions in brief:
Which fuel is used in thermal power plant? What are the problems associated with this type of power generation?

Explanation

Coal is used fuel in thermal power plant.
Problems associated with thermal power generation :
(i) In thermal power plant coal is burned which causes air pollution.
(ii) Gases like carbon dioxide , sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide which are harmful to health are emitted during the burning of coal.
(iii) Soot particles are also released ento the problems related to the respira tory system.
(iv) Coal which is used as a fuel in thermal power plant is available in limited quantity and will get ddepleted in the future.