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What is meant by a non-renewable source of energy? Give two examples of non-renewable sources of energy.

Important Questions on Sources of Energy

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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 11
What is meant by a renewable source of energy? Give two examples of renewable sources of energy.
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 12
What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable source of energy? Explain with examples.
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 13
Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable sources of energy?
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 14
Name two sources of energy that you think are renewable. Give reason for your choice.
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 15
Name two sources of energy which you consider to be non-renewable. Give reason for your choice.
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 16

Classify the following into renewable and non-renewable sources of energy:

Coal, Wind, Tides, Petroleum, Wood, Natural gas
What is the basis of above classification?

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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 17
Coal is said to be formed from the wood of trees. Why then is coal considered to be a non-renewable source of energy whereas wood is a renewable source of energy?
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Science for Tenth Class Part - 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Sources of Energy>Long Answer Type Questions>Q 18
What is a fuel? Give five examples of fuels.