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Question 11 Mark

Look at the picture and answer the following questions.

What type of energy is generated at this site?
Where is this type of energy generated in India?

Answer

Wind Energy.
India has several wind forms, especially in the South.

Question 21 Mark

Where does your water come from?
Each city has a different source for its water supply like reservoirs, rivers, or wells. Find out where your town or city gets its supply of water from.

Answer

I live in Jalandhar City, Punjab and Jalandhar Water come from ‘The Bist Doab Canal System
Note for Students: Please check the source of the water in your city and write that.

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Question 31 Mark

Large – scale hydroelectric projects have an impact on the environment. Search the Internet to find out how these projects affect the flora and fauna, and people’s lives in the area.

Answer

Do it yourself.

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Question 41 Mark

Name a few major producers of petroleum in the world.

Answer

The main oil-producing areas are the Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, the USA, Venezuela, Algeria, and Russia.

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Question 51 Mark

What are fossil fuels?

Answer

Fuels formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms and plants etc. Examples of fossil fuels are coal, petroleum, and natural gas, etc.

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Question 61 Mark

Which countries are major producers of wind power in the world?

Answer

China, the USA, Germany, Spain, and Netherland are the leading wind power producing nations.

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Question 71 Mark

What is tidal energy?

Answer

Tidal energy is an inexhaustible source of energy. It is energy generated from ocean tides. High tides in coastal areas are used to generate power. Tidal energy is generated free of cost.

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