Explain the difference between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

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Answer Conventional sources of energy Non-conventional sources of energy i) Conventional sources of energy are the sources that are commonly in use since a long time. Non-conventional sources of energy refer to the sources that are identified a few decades ago. ii) Conventional sources of energy are limited and exhaustible. Non-conventional sources of energy are abundant and inexhaustible. iii) They cause pollution. They cause little or no pollution. iv) Fuels produced from conventional sources are comparatively expensive. Fuels produced from non-conventional sources are comparatively cheaper. v) Conventional sources do not produce green energy. Non-conventional sources produce green energy. vi) They are primarily used for industrial and commercial purposes. They are mainly used for domestic purposes. vii) Example: fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, etc. Example: wind energy, solar energy, etc.

Science & Tech Part 2 Chapter 13 Non Conventional Sources Of Energy Solutions

Q1. Explain the difference between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

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	Conventional sources of energy	Non-conventional sources of energy
i)	Conventional sources of energy are the sources that are commonly in use since a long time.	Non-conventional sources of energy refer to the sources that are identified a few decades ago.
ii)	Conventional sources of energy are limited and exhaustible.	Non-conventional sources of energy are abundant and inexhaustible.
iii)	They cause pollution.	They cause little or no pollution.
iv)	Fuels produced from conventional sources are comparatively expensive.	Fuels produced from non-conventional sources are comparatively cheaper.
v)	Conventional sources do not produce green energy.	Non-conventional sources produce green energy.
vi)	They are primarily used for industrial and commercial purposes.	They are mainly used for domestic purposes.
vii)	Example: fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, etc.	Example: wind energy, solar energy, etc.