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Question
Electricity is very important for all of us. We need it for our homes, offices, industries, and agriculture.
Make a list of five different ways in which you can save electricity, for instance, switching off fans, ACs, light at home, and in school when these things are not required.
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Solution
The ways in which we can save electricity are :
- Using natural light whenever possible instead of using artificial light
- Replacing our bulb with CFL or LED bulbs.
- Turn off the lights wherever it is not required.
- By unplugging the appliances that are not in use.
- Replacing old appliances with new energy-saving models.
- Using less air conditioner and less hot water.
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