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10. Sun As A Natural Resource

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Chapter: 10. Sun As A Natural Resource

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Solar energy: The energy we get from the Sun.

Solar panel: A device that comprises solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity.

Season: When the weather conditions remain more or less the same for a long period of time.

Renewable energy: The energy that we get from renewable sources and that will last for a long time.

Non-renewable energy: The energy that we get from non-renewable sources and that will not last for a long time.

Sun: A huge, yellow, bright ball of fire in the centre of the solar system, made up of burning gases.

Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use the Sun’s energy to manufacture food.

Solar cooker: A device that uses the energy from sunlight directly to heat or cook food.

Solar geyser: A device used to heat water using solar energy.

Solar cells: Devices that convert light energy directly into electrical energy.

Weather: The different conditions in our surroundings, such as hot, cold, cloudy, and rainy, which keep changing on a day-to-day basis.

Sunrise: The time of day that brings the day.

Sunset: The time of day that brings the night.

Renewable sources: Sources of energy that will not run out and will continue to provide us with energy for a long time.

Non-renewable sources: Sources of energy which are limited in amount and will run out soon, with their formation taking millions of years.

LED (Light-emitting diode): A type of bulb that uses less energy.

Fluorescent bulbs: A type of bulb that uses less energy.

Carpooling: Sharing car journeys so that more than one person can travel in a car, saving energy, and reducing traffic jams and air pollution.

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