Sources of Energy

D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL, KHERA KHURD

CLASS: VIII

TOPIC: Sources of Energy

Assignment

1.     Answer the following questions.

                                i.            Which is the largest source of energy for the production of electricity?

                              ii.            What is petroleum? Give its other name.

                            iii.            What are the advantages of using Natural gas above other fuels?

2.     Match the following:

COAL COMPONENT	PROPERTY	USE
Coke	Domestic as well as industrial fuel	Extraction of metals from ores
Coal Tar	Black liquid of high viscosity	To make water gas
Coal Gas	Domestic fuel	Manufacturing perfumes and paints
		Making dyes, explosives and drugs
		Used in industries located near coal processing units