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Question
Explain the differences using the points in the brackets.
(availability, environment-friendliness, advantages, and drawbacks)
Mineral oil and solar energy
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Solution
| Points | Mineral Oil | Solar Energy |
| Availability | Mineral oil is found under the surface of the earth and below the ocean floor. Its availability is limited. | Solar energy is obtained from the sun and hence its availability is unlimited. |
| Environment -friendliness | The usage of mineral oil is not environment-friendly. | Usage of solar energy is environment-friendly. |
| Advantages and Drawbacks | It is used in thermal power generation. It causes pollution. | It is used in solar power generation. It is pollution-free. |
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