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

    What are the ways to conserve fossil fuels ?

     

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) We can use of alternate sources of energy like tidal power, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy etc to conserve fossil fuels.

    (b) In India, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) give advise to save petrol and diesel.

    (c) Conservation of fossil fuels helps us to reduce the pollution, save money and provide longer life span to the resources.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following statements is true for saving fuel while driving a motor bike on the road?

    Right Option : A
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