Alternative or Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

The source of sun's energy is : 

Why is it better to have thermal power plants near to coal reserves?

Which of the following is the best suitable location for a thermal power plant?

_____ rods are used as a moderator in the reactor of a nuclear power plant.

Geothermal energy is the heat energy from the hot rocks present inside the Earth.

The type of nuclear reaction which is responsible for the explosion of a hydrogen bomb is nuclear fission.

Name the semi-conductor material which is usually used for making solar cells.

Identify from the following, the tasks that can be done using a solar cooker.

Select the correct statement(s) related to tidal energy.

Why non-conventional sources of energy are inexhaustible in nature?

Non-conventional sources of energy are inexhaustible in nature.

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

What is $X$?

In which box will you place the “Sun"?

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 __________.