Conventional Sources of Energy

Can thermoelectricity be produced by some small model? If yes, explain.

Which of the following parts are required for the model of thermoelectric production?

In the model used for thermoelectric production, dynamo is not used.

Name the important components used in the model of thermoelectric production.

Explain the model of thermoelectric production.

There is no need of a back-up power when we are using the power from wind.

The towers and blades of wind mills require high maintenance.

Even though wind energy is a renewable energy, it is not suitable for all places. Why?

What are the main issues related with wind based power generation.

What is the main purpose of building dams across rivers?

Dams can cause huge ecological problems.

What are the harmful effects of dams?

Dams are mainly used for irrigation purposes and electricity production.

What is the major component of LPG?

Among wood, Sun, and cow-dung, which is not a biomass energy source?

The resources that are in limited amounts in nature are called Non-renewable energy resources. State whether the statement is true or false.

What is the minimum wind speed (in $\raisebox{1ex}{$\mathrm{km}$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$\mathrm{hr}$}\right.$) necessary for satisfactory working of windmill?

Biogas burns without smoke, therefore produces less pollution. It is convenient to use and leave no residue.

Hydroelectric energy is using the power of moving air to produce electricity.

A windmill is a machine that converts the _____ energy of wind into electrical or mechanical energy.