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Energy and Power Resources

ICSE · Class 7 · Geography

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1. Sources of Energy

  • Energy resources are the resources used for generating energy.
  • Energy resources are classified as conventional and non-conventional resources.
  • They are also grouped as renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
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2. Non-Renewable Sources of Energy

  • Non-renewable sources come from sources that will run out or will not be replenished for thousands or even millions of years.
  • Most non-renewable sources are fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.
  • Fossil fuels were formed from the remains of marine creatures under heat and pressure over millions of years.
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3. Coal

  • Coal is the major source of power.
  • It is used to generate electric power and in mineral-based industries like iron and steel and cement.
  • Anthracite is the best quality variety of coal and contains over 80% carbon.
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4. Petroleum

  • Petroleum or mineral oil is another important source of power.
  • It is obtained from sedimentary rocks.
  • Petroleum is used for automobiles, aeroplanes, steamships, and locomotives.

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Energy resources are the resources usedRenewable energy resources can be usedNonCoal is a type of rockPetroleum is obtained from sedimentary rocks

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