Geography
State two differences between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Answer
| Conventional sources of energy | Non-Conventional sources of energy |
|---|---|
| Conventional sources of energy are those which have been used by man for a long time and are still being tapped and used abundantly. | Non-conventional sources of energy are those which have been developed in the recent past as an alternative to conventional sources of energy. |
| Except for hydel energy, these sources of energy are non-renewable. | Most of these sources are renewable. |
Related Questions
Assertion (A): Nuclear energy is the most reliable source of energy.
Reason (R): Nuclear fuels are less affected by fluctuating fuel prices than the more volatile industries like oil and natural gas.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
What are non-conventional sources of energy?
Give a reason for each of the following:
Non-conventional sources of energy are called the resources of the future.
Give a reason for each of the following:
India is in an advantageous position in terms of solar energy.