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What is the main reason why nations are making efforts to find non-conventional energy sources?
To address the depleting conventional energy resources
Why is energy considered a key input in economic growth?
As it plays a vital role in powering industrial activities
What is the estimated lifespan of conventional fuels according to the text?
5-6 decades
How are primary energy resources defined in the text?
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Which classification of energy resources is based on the commercial application of the resources?
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What is renewable energy sometimes referred to as?
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Which type of energy resources need to be located, extracted, processed, and converted before use?
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What are examples of secondary energy resources?
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Why are renewable energy sources considered advantageous in terms of pollution?
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What is the primary reason for developing non-conventional energy resources alongside conventional ones?
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Why is geothermal energy considered renewable?
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How do renewable energy sources help in saving foreign exchange and promoting local employment?
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