Chapter: 10. Sun As A Natural Resource
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How does weather influence our eating habits? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is a solar geyser used for? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What kind of houses are built in hot and dry rural areas to suit the weather? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why does the Sun appear smaller than its actual size? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are solar panels composed of? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How does carpooling help in energy conservation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How can you save water while brushing your teeth? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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List the five main seasons in India. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name two traditional uses of solar energy by human beings. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What causes mornings and evenings to be cooler than afternoons? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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State one way to save electricity at home. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why do people in mountainous and rainy areas build houses with sloping roofs? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Describe how weather changes on a daily basis and throughout the day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the Sun made up of? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name two eco-friendly ways to travel short distances. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How does the Sun help us see things during the daytime? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why is it important to use non-renewable sources of energy judiciously? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Besides providing heat and light, what is a key role of the Sun for all living things? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Give two examples of renewable sources of energy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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