Question

how can we broadly classify power resources? which source of energy would you suggest for the following regions and why?

(a) Rural areas
(b) Costal areas
(c) arid region ​

Answer 1

Power resources can be classified as:-

(i) Renewable

(ii) Non - Renewable

(a) Rural areas :- Wood

Reason:- The rural areas (In case of villages) have plenty of trees.

(b) Coastal areas:- Wind

Reason :- It is very windy there

(c) Arid region :- Solar / Heat energy

Reason:- It is usually very sunny / very hot on day time in Arid regions.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Power resources may be broadly categorised as conventional and non-conventional resources.

a) Rural Areas: Fire wood; coal solar energy and biogas can be used in rural areas.

b) Coastal Areas: Petroleum; tidal power and wind power can be used in coastal areas.

c) Arid Areas: Solar energy and geothermal power will be best suited for arid regions.