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NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 14 Sources of Energy



Q 1. Define non- biodegradable?
Ans. Substance that are not broken down by biological processes is called non- biodegradable.
Q 2. What is the main source of energy on earth?
Ans. Sun.
Q 3. Major source of energy for generating electricity?
Ans. Fossil fuel.
Q 4. To produce electricity from wind, what should be the minimum wind speed?
Ans. 15 km per hour.

Q 5. Examples of bio-mass energy sources?
Ans. 1.Wood
2.Gobar gas
3.Coal.
Q 6. 1 atomic mass is equal to how many mega electron volts?
Ans. 931.
Q 7. How the energy of sun releases?
Ans. Through nuclear fusion.
Q 8. Which gas contains maximum percentage in bio gas?
Ans. Methane.
Q 9. Examples of non-conventional sources of energy?
Ans. 1.Wave energy
2.Solar energy
3.Tidal energy.
Q 10. On which rivet Tehri dam project is build?
Ans. Ganga.
Q 11. Name the gas that is responsible for green house effects?
Ans. Carbon dioxide.
Q 12. Name the most common source of heat energy in ancient times?
Ans. Wood.

Q 13. On which day solar water heater can not be used for get hot water?
Ans. A cloudy day.
Q 14. Lpg is a mixture of?
Ans. Butane and propane.
Q 15. Name the first India nuclear power reactor?
Ans. Apsra.
Q 16. Percentage of methane in CNG gas?
Ans. 80-90%.
Q 17. What is the main component of CNG gas?
Ans. Methane.
Q 18. In which state, India largest wind energy farm generates 380MW of electricity?
Ans. Kanya Kumari.
Q 19. Name the river that has Sardar Sarovar project?
Ans. Narmada.
Q 20. Tarapur nuclear power reactor is located in which state?
Ans. Maharashtra.
Q 21. At what process energy is released in a atom bomb?
Ans. Nuclear fission.
Q 22. Most of our energy requirements is fulfilled by?
Ans. Coal.

Q 23. Examples of non-renewable energy source?
Ans. Coal and petroleum.