Conservation of Energy Resources

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What are the environmental consequences of the increasing demand for energy? What steps would you suggest to reduce energy consumption?

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Write four ways by which we can conserve energy.

Q. Which among the following cannot be considered correct for conservation of energy resources?

1. Harnessing alternative energies and resources is crucial for energy conservation.
2. The dependency on fossil fuels should increase to conserve energy resources.
3. Use of more renewable energy resources should be promoted to meet our needs.
4. Switching off the lights when not in use, sharing a ride, using public transportation etc. are simple and effective steps for energy conservation.

Q. Select the way(s) from the following that can be used to conserve energy and resources.

1. Harnessing alternative energies and resources
2. Use of more renewable energy resources
3. Sharing a ride or using public transportation.
4. Greater use of fossil fuels

Q. Which of these figures accurately reflects the contribution of fossil fuels in India's energy mix?

1. 94%
2. 74%
3. 57%
4. 67%

Q. Which among the following can not be considered correct for conservation of energy resources?

1. Harnessing alternative energies and resources.
2. Use of more renewable energy resources.
3. Increase dependency on fossil fuels.
4. Saving electricity and use of public transportation.

Q. Which among the following are the objectives of the initiative taken by the government to promote the installation of smokeless stoves at the national level?

1. Eradication of the problem of collecting fuelwood.
2. Reduction in the emission of harmful smoke and pollution.
3. Saving fuelwood by using stoves.
4. Reduction in the use of organic matter as fuels.

Q. Electricity cannot be produced from tidal energy.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is a non-conventional energy source?

1. Solar
2. Petroleum
3. Coal
4. Firewood

Q. What is the expected power consumption of India in 2030?

1. 2, 785 terawatt-hours
2. 4, 532 terawatt-hours
3. 6, 279 terawatt-hours
4. 8, 026 terawatt-hours

Q. Which of the following cannot be considered correct for conservation of energy resources?

1. Harnessing alternative energies and resources is crucial for energy conservation.
2. The dependency on fossil fuels should increase to conserve energy resources.
3. Switching off the lights when not in use, sharing a ride, using public transportation.
4. Use of renewable energy resources should be promoted.

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explain why it is important to conserve energy resources

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Which five methods can promote or bring about energy conservation. explain.

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With the depletion of fossil fuels, we are facing serious energy crisis, can you suggest five measures to face the energy crisis?

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why is there steady rise in energy consumption in india? Mention the ways in which the increasing consumption can be sustained.

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Give any four ways of reducing the consumption of energy.

Q. Which of the following is a non-conventional energy source?

1. Solar
2. Petroleum
3. Coal
4. Firewood

Q. Which of the following is not a green source of energy?

1. Solar
2. Tidal
3. Natural gas
4. Geothermal

Q. Which of the following is not a green source of energy?

1. Natural gas
2. Solar
3. Tidal
4. Geothermal

Q. Which of the following is a non-conventional energy source?

1. Solar
2. Petroleum
3. Coal
4. Firewood

Q. Burning of fossils fuels is a concern for scientists and environmentalist. Why?