Unit – II Sustainability and Renewable Resources
16 MARKS
2.1 Natural Resources: Types, importance, Causes and effects of depletion. (Forest Resources, Water Resources, Energy Resources, Land resources, Mineral resources), (IKS-Concepts of Panchmahabhuta)
2.2 Impact of overexploitation of natural resources on the environment, optimum use of natural resources
2.3 Energy forms (Renewable and non-renewable) such as Thermal energy, nuclear energy, Solar energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Biomass energy, Hydropower energy, biofuel
2.4 Green Solutions in the form of New Energy Sources such as Hydrogen energy, Ocean energy
& Tidal energy
SET 6
#1. What is the term used for the process of converting raw materials into useful products?
#2. What is the main environmental concern associated with the use of fossil fuels?
#3. Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be used for generating electricity?
#4. Which of the following is an example of a mineral resource?
#5. Which of the following is considered a sustainable use of natural resources?
#6. What term describes the depletion or exhaustion of natural resources due to excessive consumption?
#7. What is the main purpose of recycling natural resources?
#8. Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?
#9. Non-renewable energy sources are primarily formed from:
#10. Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?
#11. Which non-renewable energy source is primarily used for electricity generation?
#12. What is a major environmental concern related to the use of fossil fuels?
#13. Which renewable energy source relies on the force of moving water to generate power?
#14. Which energy source is considered the most abundant and widely used globally?
#15. Which of the following best describes geothermal energy?
#16. Which of these energy sources is the least likely to contribute to long-term climate change?
#17. What is the primary benefit of hydrogen as an energy source?
#18. Which of the following is the most common method for producing hydrogen fuel?
#19. What is Ocean Energy primarily harnessed from?
#20. Which of the following is a type of ocean energy?
#21. Which of the following is a major advantage of tidal energy over other renewable energy sources?
#22. What is the principle behind tidal energy generation?
#23. Which of the following countries is a global leader in the development of tidal energy?
#24. Hydrogen fuel cells are used to generate electricity. What is a by-product of this process?
#25. Which of the following is a major challenge to the widespread use of hydrogen as an energy source?
#26. Which of the following technologies can be used to convert ocean wave energy into usable power?
#27. Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?
#28. Which type of natural resource is water classified as?
#29. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
#30. Which sector is the largest consumer of freshwater resources globally?
#31. What is the primary method for the sustainable management of forests?
#32. Which of the following is a major cause of the depletion of fossil fuels?
#33. Which human activity is a leading cause of freshwater resource depletion?
#34. The depletion of which resource is most directly linked to loss of biodiversity?
#35. What is one of the major environmental impacts of deforestation?
#36. Overfishing is a significant cause of the depletion of which natural resource?
#37. Which energy source currently accounts for the largest share of global energy consumption?
#38. Which region is projected to see the highest increase in energy demand by 2040?
#39. What is the main reason for the increasing global demand for energy?
#40. Which sector is expected to drive the majority of global energy demand growth in the coming decades?
#41. Which of the following is considered a key strategy for meeting future global energy demands sustainably?
#42. Which of the following is a primary benefit of energy conservation?
#43. Which sector has the greatest potential for energy conservation through improved efficiency?
#44. Which of the following practices contributes most to energy conservation in households?
#45. What is the primary goal of energy-efficient appliances?
#46. Which energy conservation strategy involves using less energy without sacrificing comfort or productivity?
#47. What is the primary reason for promoting the use of LED lighting over traditional incandescent bulbs?
#48. Which of the following renewable energy sources is most effective in promoting energy conservation?
#49. What is “demand-side management” in the context of energy conservation?
#50. Which of the following government policies is most likely to encourage energy conservation?
Results
Congratulations 👍
Keep Going
Better Luck Next Time
Work Hard
