{"id":3275,"date":"2023-01-09T10:17:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3275"},"modified":"2024-12-31T08:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T08:39:46","slug":"s-14-b-conventional-sources-of-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-14-b-conventional-sources-of-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"s-14.b Conventional Sources Of Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Conventional Sources Of Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-f79afd6ea8b322268468366b8e5f7cc7\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2ab1ff\"><strong>Conventional Sources of Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3b53897421bd53c1a0bf1b2fae398ea4\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conventional sources of energy are those which have been used for <strong>a long time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These include <strong>fossil fuels<\/strong> (coal, petroleum, natural gas) and <strong>biomass<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16474\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-46-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are primarily <strong>non-renewable<\/strong> and are being depleted with excessive use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16476\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-47.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4fbed5f3ae60f371556ba184c5db2e5e\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Types of Conventional Sources of Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Fossil Fuels<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formed from the remains of dead plants and animals buried under the Earth&#8217;s surface for millions of years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples: <strong>Coal, Petroleum, and Natural Gas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coal<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A solid fossil fuel used for <strong>cooking<\/strong>, <strong>industrial processes<\/strong>, and <strong>electricity generation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a major source of <strong>thermal energy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disadvantages: Causes <strong>air pollution<\/strong> and releases <strong>carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/strong>, contributing to global warming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16478\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-48-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Petroleum (Crude Oil)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A liquid fossil fuel used to produce <strong>petrol, diesel, kerosene, and LPG<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major use: Transportation and domestic fuel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disadvantages: Limited availability and causes <strong>oil spills<\/strong> and pollution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16480\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-49-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Natural Gas<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A clean-burning fuel used for <strong>cooking<\/strong>, <strong>heating<\/strong>, and electricity generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: <strong>CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)<\/strong> and <strong>LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages: Cleaner compared to coal and petroleum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16482\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-50-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Biomass<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomass refers to energy derived from <strong>organic matter<\/strong> like wood, agricultural waste, and animal dung.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is commonly used in <strong>rural areas<\/strong> for cooking and heating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biogas<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produced through the decomposition of <strong>organic waste<\/strong> (e.g., animal dung) in a biogas plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components: Methane (CH\u2084), which is a flammable gas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produces clean energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces dependence on wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16483\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-51.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Thermal Power Plants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fossil fuels like <strong>coal<\/strong> are burned to produce <strong>thermal energy<\/strong> that is used to generate electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: Steam turbines in thermal power plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disadvantages:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Causes <strong>air pollution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releases large amounts of <strong>greenhouse gases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16485\" style=\"width:490px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-52-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e3a3239ed211da7e51e4770cb377241e\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Characteristics of Conventional Energy Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-Renewable<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These sources are finite and will <strong>run out<\/strong> if used excessively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16487\" style=\"width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-53-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Widely Used<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fossil fuels are the primary sources for electricity, transportation, and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16489\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-54-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They cause <strong>air pollution<\/strong>, <strong>global warming<\/strong>, and <strong>acid rain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16490\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-55.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Energy Output<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fossil fuels release large amounts of energy upon combustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16492\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-56-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ae955870e388658385e03055607c2121\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Environmental Problems Due to Fossil Fuels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air Pollution<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Burning coal and petroleum releases <strong>carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/strong>, <strong>sulfur dioxide (SO\u2082)<\/strong>, and other pollutants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16494\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-57-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Warming<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive CO\u2082 emissions trap heat, causing <strong>climate change<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16496\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-58-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acid Rain<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combine with rainwater to form <strong>acid rain<\/strong>, which harms crops and water bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16497\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-59.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Depletion of Resources<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fossil fuels take millions of years to form and are being consumed rapidly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9dc90ee5f4977c87f236bc27e33a5539\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Comparison of Conventional Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Energy Source<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Coal<\/strong><\/td><td>Plentiful but depleting<\/td><td>Electricity, industries<\/td><td>Air pollution, global warming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Petroleum<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Transport, fuel<\/td><td>Pollution, oil spills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Natural Gas<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Cooking, electricity<\/td><td>Less polluting but finite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biomass<\/strong><\/td><td>Renewable (limited)<\/td><td>Cooking, rural usage<\/td><td>Low efficiency, indoor smoke<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c69cc059020859f222ce01230175a37\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Importance of Saving Conventional Energy Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-renewable Nature<\/strong>: Once exhausted, they cannot be replenished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16498\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-60.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental Damage<\/strong>: Reducing dependence can control pollution and climate change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16499\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-61.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy Crisis<\/strong>: Conserving energy ensures availability for future generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8ecd5b03f49d4b146fa4e01f4e4f30a2\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Measures to Conserve Conventional Energy Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>energy-efficient appliances<\/strong> (e.g., LED lights).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16501\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-62-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opt for <strong>public transport<\/strong> or carpooling to reduce fuel consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16503\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-63-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote the use of <strong>renewable energy sources<\/strong> like solar and wind energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16505\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-64-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce <strong>wastage of energy<\/strong> in households and industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8ba2f4f965d5ad2f315792b6b41c5122\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Key Terms to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fossil Fuels<\/strong>: Coal, petroleum, and natural gas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biomass<\/strong>: Energy derived from organic matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biogas<\/strong>: A clean fuel produced from decomposed organic waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thermal Power<\/strong>: Electricity generation by burning fossil fuels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Pollution<\/strong>: Contamination caused by harmful gases released during combustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7ebb53f0568ff6cc3666636239b8dbd6\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conventional sources of energy like <strong>fossil fuels<\/strong> and <strong>biomass<\/strong> have powered the world for centuries. However, their <strong>depletion<\/strong> and <strong>environmental impact<\/strong> emphasize the urgent need for <strong>energy conservation<\/strong> and the adoption of <strong>renewable energy sources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/83077\/524\/902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-65.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-65.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-65-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-65-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81514\/928\/367\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-64.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-64-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-64-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conventional Sources Of Energy Key Notes: Conventional Sources of Energy Introduction Types of Conventional Sources of Energy A. Fossil Fuels B. Biomass C. Thermal Power Plants Characteristics of Conventional Energy Sources Environmental Problems Due to Fossil Fuels Comparison of Conventional Sources Energy Source Availability Usage Disadvantages Coal Plentiful but depleting Electricity, industries Air pollution, global<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-14-b-conventional-sources-of-energy\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;s-14.b Conventional Sources Of Energy&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3275","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3275"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16506,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3275\/revisions\/16506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}