Balbharati solutions for जियोग्राफी इंटेगरटेड [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा ६ महाराष्ट्र राज्य बोर्ड chapter 9 - Energy Resources [Latest edition]

Observe the picture and answer the questions.

• Which energy resource is used in figure (Studying in the Light of a Lantern) to obtain light?
• Where did this resource come from?
• Figure (Use of Mineral Oil) shows fuel being filled in a motorcar. From where was this energy resource brought to the pump?
• Figure (A pinwheel winnowing) shows Malati with her pinwheel and her father winnowing grain. Who is helping both of them?
• Which energy resource is used for lighting a · lamp, running a rickshaw and heating oil as shown in Figure (Using natural Gas as fuel)?
• What are the various purposes for which man can use sunlight?
• For which of the above energy resources do we hove to spend money?
• Which of these energy resources are available free of cost?

Figures show that various energy resources are used for cooking food. List them. Now classify them using the chart we have studied. Discuss whether we can use alternative energy resources for cooking.

Use the map to answer the questions given below it.

• Name the States which have coal fields.
• Name the mineral oil field in the Arabian Sea.
• Name two States which have coal fields on a large scale.
• Which mineral oil fields are located in North-east India?
• The reserves of which mineral are found in the Godavari basin?
• Which of the States have mineral reserves in the Godavari basin?

Name four Hydel power stations in our State.

Form groups of five to eight. Each group should select one or two energy resources. They should use the following points to collect information about the resource they have selected. Collect it from the internet, reference books, newspapers, TV programmes, etc. and also through group discussions.

• Name of the energy resource 
• Use of the energy resource
• Estimated cost of power generation
• Advantages and drawbacks in using the energy resource
• Cuttings, pictures, and other available data about the energy resource.
• Environment-friendliness of the energy resource.
• Other alternatives to the energy resource.

Compile the information and present it in the classroom. Choose the best and the most environment-friendly energy resource with the help of all the presentations.

Energy resources must be used very carefully. The demand for energy is increasing all the time due to growing population, urbanization and growing needs of man. It is necessary to use alternative and non-conventional energy resources to meet these needs. It is also necessary to use energy frugally. We must always avoid unnecessary use of electricity. It is easily possible for us to do so.

The whole family has decided that every week, a whole day's electricity is to be saved. What preparation will you make for this purpose?

Identify the energy resources among natural resources.

Tell the use of energy resources.

Use energy resources judiciously.

Give information about energy resources in India.

Identify environment-friendly energy resources.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

Rohan wants to fly a kite.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

People in an Adivasi hamlet have to be protected from the cold.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

Cooking on a picnic.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

Salma wants to iron her clothes.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

Starting a railway-engine.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

Heating water for a bath.

What resource will have to be used for the following work –

After sunset, making light available inside the house.

Which energy resource does man use the most? Why?

Why are energy resources needed?

Why do we need to use environment-friendly energy resources?

Explain the differences using the points in the brackets.
(availability, environment-friendliness, advantages, and drawbacks)

Mineral oil and solar energy

Explain the differences using the points in the brackets.

(availability, environment-friendliness, advantages, and drawbacks)

Hydel power and power from geo-thermal source

Show the power generation centres on an outline map of India. Write about one of them. Supplement the information with pictures.

What kind of energy is produced with the help of the devices shown in the photograph?