Fossil Fuels
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are exhaustible, non-renewable basic sources of energy. They are used for household work, transport, and industrial activities.
Which fuels are used as sources of energy for cooking, heating, and burning in households?
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Coal, kerosene, and LPG are sources of energy for cooking, heating, and burning in households.
Which fuels are used for transport and industry and are derived from fossil fuels?
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Petrol and diesel are used for transport and industry, and both are derived from fossil fuels.
Why are fossil fuels called exhaustible resources?
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They are called exhaustible because their supply is limited and they cannot be replaced quickly. Their reserves are finite, so they can get depleted with continuous use.
What is fuel wood?
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Fuel wood is a renewable fuel source, but it is fast depleting because of excessive use. It is different from fossil fuels because fossil fuels are exhaustible.
What is the main source of electricity production mentioned in this chapter?
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Electricity production is largely done by burning coal.
How can fossil fuels be conserved in daily life?
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Fossil fuels can be conserved by using fuel carefully, avoiding wastage, cooking efficiently, and reducing repeated heating of food. Judicious use lowers consumption and also reduces the cost of livin…
Why should all cooking materials be arranged before lighting the stove?
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If cooking materials are not arranged before lighting the stove, 135 g of gas costing Rs. 2.11 is wasted.
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