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From the following, which is the best source of renewable energy?

  1. Petroleum

  2. Coal

  3. Forests

  4. Cattle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally renewed. The forest is the best source of renewable energy as the trees collect solar energy on a daily basis and convert this energy into their mass through photosynthesis. Such forest can be replenished by planting new trees.
So, the correct answer is 'Forests'

Which of the following is an exhaustible natural resource ?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Soil

  4. Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resources which get exhausted and are not available in nature in plenty and are known as exhaustible natural resources. They take longer to get replenished. For example coal, petroleum, forest, minerals, etc.

Minerals and metals are

  1. Biodegradable resources

  2. Renewable

  3. Non-renewable

  4. Inexhaustible


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The resources which cannot be replenished again after consumption of resources are known as non-renewable resources. The minerals and metals are obtained from the ores through the process of mining. There are limited reserves of the ores in the Earth's crust.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Best source of renewable energy is

  1. Cattle

  2. Petroleum

  3. Coal

  4. Trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The resources which can be replenished again after their consumption are referred as the renewable sources of energy. The forests can be replenished again through the process of afforestation. In this method, new trees are planted to cover the area under forests. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Select the non renewable resources from the following

  1. Forest

  2. Soil

  3. Water

  4. Fossil fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests, soil and water are renewable resources because they are replaced naturally and hence can be repeatedly used.

Fossil fuels are obtained by the action of the environment on the dead plants and animals for hundreds of years. They are non renewable because they cannot be reused again as their actual form gets converted to a waste product or some other non-usable form.
Thus the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

  1. Solar

  2. Methane

  3. Hydroelectric

  4. Coal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An energy source that will run out in future is known as a non-renewable energy resource. Thus coal is a non-renewable energy resource.

Sunlight is ________ natural resource.

  1. Inexhaustible

  2. Exhaustible

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inexhaustible resource is a natural resource that will never run out so if we take advantage of the greatest  natural resources will not be depleted and will continue to exist, such as water, sunlight, tidal energy, ocean energy and wind energy.

Which alternative energy source has the least long-term impact on the environment?
I.    Solar power
II.  Wind power
III. Nuclear power

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. III only

  4. I and II only

  5. II and III only


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
I.   Solar power is the energy generated from solar light i.e. the sunlight.
II.  Wind power is the energy generated by the wind.
III. Nuclear power is the energy generated through nuclear reactions.
Since solar light and wind has no danger and has least impact, so solar power and wind power have the least long-term impact on the environment.
So, the correct answer is 'I and II only'

It's a non-renewable resource.

  1. Water

  2. Solar energy

  3. Coal

  4. Soil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • There are different types of resources. 
  • The non-renewable forms of resources cannot be replenished again when the source gets exhausted. 
  • The coal is an example of a non-renewable source of energy. 
  • Soil, water, and solar energy are examples of the renewable sources of energy.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Water is an essential commodity for survival. What can we do to help increase water resources?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Reducing the use of vehicles

  3. The burning of the wastage

  4. Afforestation


Correct Option: D