How to Conserve Coal and Petroleum


 
 
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How to Conserve Coal and Petroleum

Coal and petroleum are imporatnt non renewable fossil fuel. There increasing demand and usage is resulting in depletion of these useful resources. Conservation of these resources help us to preserve them for future generation. Conservation helps us to reduce the pollution, save money and provide longer life span to the resources.

Conservation of fossil fuels can be done by:

  • 1.  Energy saved is energy produced.
  • 2.  Judicious use of the existing resources.
  • 3.  Use of alternate sources of energy. Example: tidal power, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy etc.
  • 4.  In India, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) give advise to save petrol and diesel:
  • a. We should drive at constant and moderate speed.
  • b. We should switch off the engine at traffic lights.
  • c.  We should ensure correct type pressure.
  • d. We should ensure regular maintenance of vehicle.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Coal and petroleum are important ______________________  fossil fuel.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    "Should we practice the habit of conserving energy". Which of the following statements is related to the above comment?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    What are the alternative source of energy which can be used instead of fossil fuel ?

    Right Option : D
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