Question

hat is the difference between a thermal power plant and a hydro power plant ?
(b) Which of the two causes serious air pollution
causes serious air pollution and how ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between Thermal Power and Hydel Power. The thermal power is produced by burning coal, petroleum or natural gas in thermal generator. But Hydro-electricity or hydel power is derived from the force of running water by means of dynamo driven by hydro-turbine

The burning of fossil fuels

Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles are one the major cause of air pollution. ... But, their overuse is killing our environment as dangerous gases are polluting the environment.

Various Causes of Air pollution

• The burning of fossil fuels. Sulfur dioxide emitted from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and other factory combustibles are one the major cause of air pollution. ...
• Agricultural activities. ...
• Exhaust from factories and industries. ...
• Mining operations. ...
• Indoor air pollution.

Answer 2

Answer:

a)

thermal power plan uses fuels which is unrenewable source of energy

hydro power plant uses kinetic water which is renewable source of energy

b) air pollution is caused through vechiles factories in large scale they release carbon dioxide , carbon monoxide etc and therby increases pollution in air