Energy and Power Resources — Syllabus
ICSE · Class 7 · Geography
What Energy and Power Resources covers in ICSE Class 7 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Geography syllabus.
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Topics in Energy and Power Resources
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.
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.
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.
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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