NCERT Solution for Class 10 Science Chapter 14
Sources of Energy
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
Exercises Questions
Page No-255
Questions No-7 Part A
On what basis would you classify energy sources as renewable and non-renewable?
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Options given in (a) and (b) are almost same. An energy source which can be quickly renewed is called renewable or inexhaustible. On the other hand, the energy source which cannot be renewed in foreseeable future are called non-renewable or exhaustible.
Renewable energy sources are those which replenish on their own and are easily available in nature. Like solar energy, tidal energy, wind energy, bio-mass.
Non-renewable energy sources are those which do not replenish on their own and have limited availability in nature. Like fossil fuels which includes petroleum, coal and natural gas.
(a) The source of energy that replenishes in nature is known as renewable source of energy. Sun, wind, moving water, bio-mass, etc. are some of the examples of renewable sources of energy. The source of energy that does not replenish in nature is known as non-renewable source of energy. Coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc. are some of the examples of non – renewable sources of energy.
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