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Part - 2 CH - 5 Mineral and Energy Resources — Geography STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceGeographyPart - 2 CH - 5 Mineral and Energy Resources3 Marks
Question
Distinguish between thermal electricity and hydro-electricity by stating three points.
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Answer

Thermal electricity:
  • Electricity which is produced by fossil fuel as coal, petroleum and natural gas.
  • The source of generation of thermal power is available in sizeable amount.
  • The thermal electricity plant has an adverse impact on the environment.
Hydro-electricity:
  • Electricity which is produced by water.
  • The source of generation of hydro¬electricity are renewable and abundant in size.
  • The hydro-electricity plant is environment friendly.

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