Fuel for Cooking
Fuel for Cooking: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Coal for Cooking, Fuel for Cooking, Cow Dung for Cooking, Electricity for Cooking, Effect of Cooking Fuels on Environment, Kerosene Oil for Cooking, Sunlight for Cooking and, Gas as a Cooking Fuel
Important Questions on Fuel for Cooking
Ask your mother which fuel does she use in the kitchen? Is it a renewable or non-renewable resource? What steps does she take to save fuel?
| Name of fuel used at home | Non-renewable or renewable | Methods to conserve fuel |
Cooking fuel can be a cause of air pollution.
How the cow dunk can be used as fuel?
The cow dunk is used as fuel in rural areas.
Dried cow dung can be used as cooking fuel.
In India, people dry cow dung and use it as fuel for making fires. Explain.
Name the fuel which is used in these stoves.
Name the fuel which is used in these stoves.
Name the fuel which is used in these stoves.
Study the statement.
Wood is obtained from trees. Since trees will always keep growing therefore wood is a renewable form of energy.
Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons.
What are the advantages of using gas for cooking?
How does the use of firewood harm the environment?
What are the different purposes for which fuels such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, natural gas, coal and wood are used?
What is LPG and how is it used?
How do people cook food in the cities of India?
We must eat foods that are deep-fried.
Identify the answer from a given option. It is not cooked by boiling.
Name a device that uses solar energy. It converts light energy to heat energy and cook food.
Why is it not advisable to use traditional chulhas for cooking food?
