Question

Distinguish between the following in not more than 30 words

a. ferrous and nonferrous metals

b. Convectional and non-
conventional source of energy​

Answer 1

Answer:

ferrous metals are those which contain iron in them non ferrous metals are those which does not contain iron in them

conventional resources are costly and harmful to the environment non conventional resources are cheap and not harmful to the environment

Answer 2

Answer:

a)The simple answer is that ferrous metals contain iron, and non-ferrous metals don't. That means each type of ferrous and non-ferrous metal has different qualities and uses. Ferrous metals contain iron, and are known for their strength.

b) Conventional sources of energy (e.g. coal, petroleum and natural gas) are non-renewable sources of energy. Non-conventional sources of energy (e.g. solar and wind energy) are renewable sources of energy. They have been in use since a long time. ... They do not cause any pollution (e.g. solar energy, geothermal energy etc.)