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Read the information given below and solve the questions based on it.
Electric energy is produced in various ways like hydroelectric, wind power, Solar energy, bio-fuel, etc. These energy sources are inexhaustible, sustainable. Besides, it does not cause any environmental problem.
i. Above information is about which type of energy?
ii. Whether the fossil fuel is an example of this energy?
iii. Draw the flow chart of production of electric energy.
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Solution
i. Above information is about‘ green energy’
ii. Fossil fuel is not an example of green energy.
iii. 
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