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Water in a reservoir made by dam has kinetic energy.

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Important Questions on Sources of Energy

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What type of energy is found in wind?
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By what name is biogas popularly known in India?
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What are the disadvantages of fossil fuel? Explain in brief.
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Which of the following is not an example of a biomass energy source?
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You must have come across the three 'R's to save the environment: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. Explain Reduce in detail.
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Write the energy conversion that takes place in a hydro power plant.
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Give two reasons why hydroelectricity is preferable to electricity from a coal-based plant.

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Describe how hydro energy can be converted into electrical energy. Write any two limitations of hydro energy?
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Why is hydro energy considered an indirect source of solar energy? Explain how hydro energy can be converted into electrical energy. State two advantages of hydro energy.

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A hydro-power plant converts one form of energy into another. Name the two forms of energy.
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Hydro energy is (less/more) _____ reliable than wind energy.
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What is hydroelectricity? Explain the basic principle of generation of hydroelectricity with the help of a labelled diagram.
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In a hydro power plant:
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Explain the principle of production of hydroelectricity with the help labelled diagram.
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Mention any two advantages and two disadvantages of producing hydroelectricity.