Compare and contrast fossil fuels and the sun as direct sources of energy.

Asked by Vishal kumar | 2 years ago |  175

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Solution :-

Fossil fuels are obtained from the earth’s crust, as they are the remains of the dead plants and animals. They are similar to coal and petroleum and readily available for the use. These are non-renewable source of energy and cannot be replenished.

Whereas solar energy is abundant in nature and can be replenished

Answered by Shivani Kumari | 2 years ago

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