Alternative or Non-conventional Sources of Energy

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Alternative or Non-conventional Sources of Energy: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Non-conventional Sources of Energy, Inexhaustible Sources of Energy, Limitations of Solar Cell & Hot Spots on Earth Crust etc.

Important Questions on Alternative or Non-conventional Sources of Energy

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The source of sun's energy is : 

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It is better to transport coal to a particular distance than to transport electricity over the same distance.

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Why is it better to have thermal power plants near to coal reserves?

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Which of the following is the best suitable location for a thermal power plant?

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Thermal power plants are set up near to the coal or oil reserves.

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What devices run by the electricity from solar energy?

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_____ rods are used as a moderator in the reactor of a nuclear power plant.

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A ____ (solar/ galvanic) cell transforms the energy from the sun falling on it into electrical energy.

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Geothermal energy is the heat energy from the hot rocks present inside the Earth.

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The type of nuclear reaction which is responsible for the explosion of a hydrogen bomb is nuclear fission.

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Name the semi-conductor material which is usually used for making solar cells.

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Example/ Examples of  renewable energy source is/are

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Tidal energy is not considered as a major source of energy.

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Solar panel is not environment friendly and hence, it causes pollution.

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In the diagram of the solar cooker given below, name the missing part X. 
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The diagram given below shows nuclear fission in U-235
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Which of the following observations is not true?

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Artificial satellites use _____ cells as the main source of energy. 

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Which of the following is a non-conventional energy resource?

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Control rods absorb _____ to control the chain reaction.

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Which sources of energy do not pollute the atmosphere?