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Minerals and Energy Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographyMinerals and Energy Resources2 Marks
Question
(i) What is solar energy? How is it harnessed?
(ii) State its advantages.
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Answer

(i) Solar energy is the energy that is obtained from the sun in the form of heat and light. It is available directly to us. It is harnessed using solar cooker, solar water heater, solar panels, etc.
Advantages :
(i) It is eco-friendly and inexhaustible.
(ii) Except for the installation cost, it's free of charge.

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