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प्रश्न
What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy? Explain with examples.
उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Renewable Sources of Energy | Non-Renewable Sources of Energy |
| 1. | Renewable sources of energy are those sources of energy that are being produced continuously in nature. | Non-renewable sources of energy are those sources of energy that have accumulated in nature over a very long time. |
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2. |
These sources of energy can be used again and again. | These sources of energy cannot be used again and again. |
| 3. | Examples of renewable sources of energy are wind, sunlight and tides. | Examples of non-renewable sources of energy are coal, petroleum and natural gas. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is a source of energy? What are the two main categories of the sources of energy?
What is meant by a renewable source of energy? Give two examples of renewable sources of energy.
Name two sources of energy that you think are renewable. Give reason for your choice.
What is the main constituent of:
(1) petroleum gas?
(2) natural gas?
Name the component which is found in natural gas well as in biogas.
The ultimate source of energy stored in fossil fuels is:
(a) moon
(b) earth
(c) sun
(d) sea
Name the constituents of biogas.
What type of nuclear reaction is responsible for the liberation of energy:
in the sun?
Describe the four major types of coal.
Which of the following is a pair of exhaustible natural resources?
