by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Land Resources Land is a crucial resource for humans and provides biotic resources for plants and animals. Soil composition, groundwater availability, and local climate are the basis of land utilization and development. Minerals, groundwater, and other hidden...
by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Biomass is organic material from plants and animals. Biomass energy is produced by living or once-living organisms. Biomass is used for cooking and heating in developing countries. Biomass fuels are used to avoid carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use. Plants...
by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Ocean energy refers to renewable energy derived from the sea, with three main types: wave, tidal, and ocean thermal. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has declared Ocean Energy as a renewable energy source. Types of Ocean Energy Wave Energy: Wave...
by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy is natural heat from the interior of the earth that can be used to generate electricity and heat buildings. The earth’s crust has a layer of hot and molten rock, called magma, which continually produces heat. The amount of...
by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Solar Energy Solar energy is the energy that we get from the Sun, and if harnessed properly, it could meet our power demands. Solar energy has multiple applications, including solar thermal power production, solar heating systems, and photoelectric cells. Solar...
by Sud | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Wind Energy Wind energy is the energy of moving air Wind turbines convert wind energy into mechanical power This mechanical power is further converted to electric power Wind energy is a significant source of renewable energy in India Largest wind farms are located in...
