1.Mentiontheimportancesofindustry.
2.Whatarethebiggestadvantagesofrenewableenergies?
3.Mentiontwousesofbiogas.
4.WhyMumbaiiscalledthecottonopolishofIndia?
5.WhenandwherewasthefirstsuccessfultextilemillestablishedinIndia?
6.Mentionthegeographicalfactorsforironandsteelindustry?
7.Writethedifferencebetweenconventionalandnonconventionalenergyresources.
8.WhySolarEnergyisusedbyafewtropicalcountries?
9.Mentiontwomeasurestoprotectwaterbodiesfromindustrialwaste.
10.Discussthelocationalfactorsforcottontextileindustry?
11.WhyTheironandsteelindustryiscalledakeyindustry?
12.Mentionanytwolocationaladvantagesofsiliconvalley.
13.Whicharethemajorautomobilemanufacturingcountriesoftheworld?
14.Mentionthemethodsforconservationofminerals.
15.Differentiatebetweenagrobasedandmineralindustry.
Answers
1.a)industries help in modernizing agriculture which forms the backbone of our economy. b) industrial also reduces the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sector.
2.Advantages of renewable energy
●Renewable energy won't run out.
●Maintenance requirements are lower.
●Renewables save money.
●Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.
●Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources.
●Higher upfront cost.
●Intermittency.
●Storage capabilities.
3.The gases methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide (CO) can be combusted or oxidized with oxygen. This energy release allows biogas to be used as a fuel; it can be used for any heating purpose, such as cooking. It can also be used in a gas engine to convert the energy in the gas into electricity and heat.
4.Manchester was called cottonopolis because it was the home of textile mills in England. Mumbai due to its high humidity was ideal for setting up cotton textile mills and at one time there were 130 textile mills in Bombay.
5.The first cotton mill in India was established in 1818 at Fort Gloster near Kolkata but was a commercial failure. The second cotton mill in India was established by KGN Daber in 1854 and was named Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company. This mill is said to mark the true foundation of the modern cotton industry in India.
6.The iron and steel industry forms the backbone of the industrial development and its location is determined by various factors such as: Raw material: Near iron ore mines: To reduce the transportation cost, Industries are located near mines with Iron ore, manganese, limestone, dolomite deposits.
7.Conventional sources of energy are the natural energy resources which are present in a limited quantity and are being used for a long time. They are called non-renewable sources as once they are depleted, they cannot be generated at the speed which can sustain its consumption rate.
8.To produce solar power, a panel containing highly sensitive cells is exposed to sunlight. The cells can be used for solar water. The tropical countries receive a lot of direct sunlight, hence, solar energy is used in few tropical countries with clear sky.
9.Top 10 Ways to Protect and Conserve Groundwater
●Dispose of chemicals properly.
●Take used motor oil to a recycling center.
●Limit the amount of fertilizer used on plants.
●Take short showers.
●Shut water off while brushing teeth.
●Run full loads of dishes and laundry.
●Check for leaky faucets and have them fixed.
10.The factors that determine the location of cotton industry are labor, proximity to markets, energy supply and availability of capital or finance. Climate to is a factor as dry climate not suitable for mass production as cotton threads break and manually have to be joined again.
11.Iron Industry is called Basic Industry because it act as need for all other Industries... ... Iron and steel industry is known as basic industry as it provides a base to the other industries.It provides raw materials to ship building, transport equipments, machine and tool making industry, Aircraft etc
12.First of all, it is situated near Stanford University which provides premium quality graduates as professionals to it. 2). The Location of Silicon Valley i.e). San Fransisco, California has moderate temperature and climate, making it a soothing place for setting up for industries
13.Japan, Germany, India, and South Korea completed the list of the world's largest car producers. Most of these countries are home to the major manufacturers of passenger vehicles.
14.Measures to conserve minerals resources are as follows: Use of minerals in a planned and sustainable manner, recycling of metals. Use of alternative renewable substitutes. Improvising the technology so that low-grade ores can be used profitably.
15.Agro-based industries use plant and animal-based products as their raw materials. Mineral-based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. It is a source of employment for people in rural areas. It is a source of employment for both rural and urban populations.