Energy Flow and Sources of Energy

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Science Solutions from Chapter -1 - Energy Flow and Sources of Energy

In this chapter, we will learn about the food chain, food web, energy flow, and laws of thermodynamics. It describes various sources of energy in brief. It also discusses the environmental consequences, energy degradation, and the greenhouse effect.

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In this topic, we will learn about the food chain and its four major parts. It briefs on consumers, producers and decomposers. A short note on the food web and its significance is also given here.

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This topic talks about the energy flow among the species from the first source. On the basis of the law of thermodynamics, it also covers the calculations of energy flow from producers to the consumers.

This topic discusses the generation of different forms of energy. It explains the generation of electrical energy using thermal energy with the help of a flow chart. It discusses energy transformation in the thermal power plants.

This topic explains how the excessive use of sources of energy is leading to environmental degradation, such as burning fossil fuels and mining activities. It says that the depletion of the Ozone layer is due to the use of CFCs in refrigerators.