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प्रश्न
Name two sources of energy that you think are renewable. Give reason for your choice.
उत्तर
The following are two sources of energy that are renewable.
a) Wind, which is used to generate energy using wind turbines
b) Water, which is used to generate hydroelectricity from flowing water
They are renewable because they are abundant in nature and can be used again and again..
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