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What is the main source of energy used by people, homes, business, cities, and industry?
What is the main source of energy used by people, homes, business, cities, and industry?
- Electricity (correct)
- Oil and Natural Gas
- Coal
- Nuclear Power
Which of the following is NOT considered a conventional source of commercial energy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a conventional source of commercial energy?
- Electricity
- Oil and Natural Gas
- Solar Energy (correct)
- Coal
What is a key characteristic of non-commercial energy sources?
What is a key characteristic of non-commercial energy sources?
- They are freely available. (correct)
- They are derived from fossil fuels.
- They are only used for commercial purposes.
- They are expensive to produce.
What is the primary source of energy for wind energy?
What is the primary source of energy for wind energy?
Which of the following is a major source of power generation?
Which of the following is a major source of power generation?
Which energy source is often referred to as "liquid gold"?
Which energy source is often referred to as "liquid gold"?
Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy that is produced by sunlight?
Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy that is produced by sunlight?
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Electricity
Electricity
A convenient form of energy used globally in homes, businesses, and industries.
Coal
Coal
The most important conventional source of energy, primarily used for generating electricity.
Oil and Natural Gas
Oil and Natural Gas
Liquid energy sources, often called 'liquid gold', crucial for global energy needs.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power
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Thermal Power
Thermal Power
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Solar Energy
Solar Energy
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Wind Energy
Wind Energy
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Study Notes
Electricity
- Electricity is a convenient energy source.
- It is the preferred energy choice for people, homes, businesses, cities, and industry.
Sources of Energy
Conventional Sources
- Coal is a significant energy source.
- Oil and natural gas are crucial energy sources, often described as "liquid gold."
- Electricity is commonly used for both domestic and commercial purposes.
- It is primarily used in electrical appliances.
Non-Commercial Sources
- Straw, dried dung, and firewood are considered non-commercial energy sources.
- They are often readily available resources.
Non-Conventional Energy Sources
- Solar Energy: Produced through sunlight.
- Wind Energy: Generated by harnessing wind power; often used for irrigation pumps.
- Tidal Energy: Produced by exploiting the tidal waves of the sea.
- Bio Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Tidal Energy
- Energy from urban waste
Major Power Generation Sources
- Nuclear power
- Thermal power
- Hydroelectric power
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