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Mineral and Energy Resources II

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

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Card 1Conventional Energy Sources

What are conventional energy sources?

Answer

Conventional energy sources are energy sources that cannot be replaced quickly after use. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are conventional or non-renewable energy sources.

Card 2Coal

What is coal?

Answer

Coal is a conventional source of energy. It is an inflammable organic substance composed of hydrocarbons found in sedimentary rocks, and it is the main source of power generation in India.

Card 3Coal

What are the four varieties of coal by carbon content?

Answer

The four varieties are anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite, and peat. They are classified by the percentage of carbon present in them.

Card 4Coal

What is anthracite coal?

Answer

Anthracite is the best quality of coal. It contains over 80% carbon. It is hard, compact, and black in colour, and is found only in Jammu and Kashmir in small quantity.

Card 5Coal

Why is bituminous coal important?

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Bituminous coal is the most widely used variety of coal. It contains about 60-80% carbon, has high calorific value, and is used for heating, steam raising, and coke production. It is found in Jharkhan

Card 6Coal

What is lignite?

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Lignite is also called brown coal. It is of inferior quality, friable in nature, and contains more moisture and less combustible matter. It is found in Palna in Rajasthan, Neyveli in Tamil Nadu, Lakhi

Card 7Coal

What is peat in the coal formation process?

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Peat is the first stage of transformation of wood to coal. It contains about 50-60% carbon and emits more smoke and ash after burning.

Card 8Coal

Why is coal called the backbone of power generation in India?

Answer

Coal is the main source of power generation in India. It also supplies energy to iron and steel industries and many chemical industries. Its wide availability and low cost make it very important for i

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