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Observe the given diagram and answer the questions. Which type of energy is generated? This power station depends on which factors? Is it environment friendly?

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Question

Observe the given diagram and answer the questions.

  1. Which type of energy is generated?
  2. This power station depends on which factors?
  3. Is it environment friendly?
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Solution

  1. Electrical energy is generated using wind mill.
  2. The power station depends on wind velocity which in turn differs from location to location and depends on many geographical factors.
  3. Yes. Energy generated through wind mill is environment friendly.
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