Renewable Sources of Energy

Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.

Brown energy is the energy produced from the renewable sources.

Differentiate between brown energy and green energy.

Solar energy is an example of brown energy.

What do you mean by brown energy? Mention its differences with green energy also.

Why is it important for us to know the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy?

1. To understand which non-renewable sources of energy have to be conserved

2. To explore and use renewable sources as an alternative to non-renewable sources

3. To reduce the use of non-renewable sources and increase the use of renewable sources

4. None of these

Iceland has a high concentration of volcanoes and hot water geysers in its surrounding area. A large part of its heating and electricity needs are generated from this renewable source of energy. Identify this source.

Frederick the farmer, grows a lot of crops on his field. He also has a large cattle population. He wants to reduce the use of non-renewable sources of energy on his farm. Which of the following sources of renewable energy would be most suitable for him to use?

This table gives the energy consumption from various sources in India in 2012

Identify the correct statement based on this table.

What do these pictures have in common?

Renewable energy is __________.

Hydro power plants convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into _____.

The solar cooker can save precious fuel like ______.

Largest Wind Power Production State of India is _____.

_____ is called as ‘Country of Winds’.

_____has been used as a rocket fuel and it is a cleaner fuel than hydrocarbons.

The maximum temperature of the solar cooker is _____$^\circ c$

_____is the ultimate source of energy.

When biomass is burned, the stored energy is released as heat. Burning biomass releases _____ (Carbon dioxide/Hydrogen) gas.

A _________ mirror is used in the solar cooker.