Drawbacks of Thermal Power Plant

Q. What is/are the drawback(s) of thermal power plant?

1. Coal is a non-renewable resource.
2. Inefficient energy generation.
3. Releases gases causing air pollution.
4. Coal is eco-friendly source of energy.

Q. List down the drawbacks of a coal thermal power plant.

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Mention two advantages of water energy.

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Which of the following is the non-renewable source of energy?

1. River

2. Wind

3. Coal

4. Biogas

Q. Burning of fossil fuels produces:

1. Acidic oxides of Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulphur
2. Smoke
3. Energy
4. All of these

Q. Why are most of thermal power plants located near coal mines?

1. It is necessary to transport coal to power plant immediately else the coal will disintegrate.
2. It is more economical to transmit electricity than to transport coal.
3. Coal gets wet when it comes in contact with air and is rendered useless.
4. Places near to thermal power plants are cheaper.

Q. What are the possible harmful effects of fossil fuels?

1. Smoke produced from burning of fossil fuels is a major source of pollution.
2. Carbon dioxide produced from burning of fossil fuels causes greenhouse effect which in turn contributes to global warming.
3. Fossil fuels are difficult to find and many accidents happen in the process of obtaining coal from coal mines.
4. All of these.

Q. Which gas is primarily produced during incomplete combustion of coal ?

1. 
   Carbon monoxide
2. 
   Nitrogen
3. 
   Carbon dioxide
4. 
   Argon

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

1. Water
2. Coal
3. Sun
4. Wind