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What is primary energy?

Important Questions on Energy Production

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Which one of the following is not a conventional source of energy?
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Mention any two qualities of an ideal source of energy. 
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Name one source of energy.
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What are the properties of a good source of Energy?
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Match the suitable renewable and non-renewable resources.

Sources    A  B      C
Renewable Coal Wind  Petroleum
Non-renewable Hydrogen Natural gas Solar energy
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Explain why we are looking at the alternative sources of energy.
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What are the qualities of an ideal sources of energy?
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What are the qualities of an ideal source of energy? Give the names of two energy sources that you would consider to be exhaustible.
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Write three characteristics of a good fuel.

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Write characteristics of an ideal source of energy.

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Can any sources of energy be pollution free? Why and why not? State two limitations of the energy that can be obtained from the Oceans.
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Why are we looking at alternative sources of energy?  Name a non-conventional source of energy and its two advantages.
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One of the following is not a characteristic of a good fuel. This is:
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Explain why, natural gas is considered to be a good fuel.
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Calorific value and ignition temperature of fuel X are 75 kJ g-1 and 20 ℃ respectively. These values for fuel Y are 50 kJ g-1 and 75 ℃ respectively. On burning, the fuel Y produces only CO2 while fuel X produces CO2 and CO. Which of the two is a better fuel? Give two reasons to support your answer.
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The calorific values of three fuels A, B and C are 33 kJ g-1,48 kJ g-1 and 150 kJ g-1, respectively. A is solid, B is liquid and C is a gas at room temperature. On combustion, both A and B produce carbon dioxide while C explodes forming steam. B and C leave no residue after combustion while A leaves behind some solid residue. Which one of the three fuels is the most ideal? Give two reasons to support your answer.
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Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable sources of energy?
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What is meant by conventional sources of energy? Write the names of two conventional sources of energy.
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What are the various factors required while choosing a source of energy?
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Mention few steps to reduce the energy consumption.