Question

What are the disadvantages of thermal power plants?

• A. Heavy environmental pollution
• B. They need to be set up near coal or oil fields
• C. Depletion of ground natural reserves and fossil fuels
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Thermal power plants:

1. Burns huge amounts of coal to produce steam by boiling water causing pollution.

2. Transportation of coal is costlier than transmission of electricity.

3. Extraction of coal and oil depletes ground natural reserves.