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Question
An ideal alternate source of energy for electricity generation other than from coal, must be:
An ideal alternate source of energy for electricity generation other than from coal, must be:
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Solution
The correct option is D Renewable
Electricity is mainly generated from fossil fuels like coal, in thermal power plants. But, coal is non-renewable and non-ecofriendly source of energy, as it emits greenhouse gases like CO2 that damage the environment. So, an alternative source of energy for generating electricity must be:
- Renewable - available in abundant quantities and considerably replenishable.
- Sustainable - avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Electricity is mainly generated from fossil fuels like coal, in thermal power plants. But, coal is non-renewable and non-ecofriendly source of energy, as it emits greenhouse gases like CO2 that damage the environment. So, an alternative source of energy for generating electricity must be:
- Renewable - available in abundant quantities and considerably replenishable.
- Sustainable - avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
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