Geography - Class 8

Q22. Where is the site of the world’s first solar and wind powered bus shelter?

 

Q23. Name some important hydel power stations in India.

 

Q24. Which countries are the leading producers of hydel power in the world?

 

Q25. Where are geothermal power plants located in India?

 

Q26. Why is CNG considered as eco-friendly fuel?

 

Q27. Why petroleum is referred to as “black gold”?

 

Q28. Write a brief note on mineral salt.

 

Q29. What are the two main types of power resources?

Or

What are the two main classifications of power resources?

 

Q30. How are minerals identified?

 

Q31. Which Indian states are the major producers of bauxite?

 

Q32. What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?

 

Q33. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy?

 

Q34. Why is coal referred to as buried sunshine?

Or

Why is coal called ''buried sunshine''?

Or

Why is coal known as the buried sunshine?

 

Q35. Who are the major producers of natural gas in the world?

 

Q36. “All minerals are rocks but all rocks are not minerals.” Explain.

 

Q37. Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

 

Q38. Where are mineral deposits located in North America?