Alternative energy is energy that does not come from 

fossil fuels,
and thus produces little to no greenhouse gases like carbon
dioxide (CO2). This means that energy produced from alternative
sources does not contribute to the greenhouse effect that
causes climate change.

These energy sources are referred to as “alternative” because they

represent the alternative to coal, oil, and natural gas

Q.1. What are the reliable alternative sources of energy?

Ans: Nuclear power, hydroelectric power, solar energy and wind
energy are the most reliable sources of energy. 
Q.2. What do you mean by alternative sources of energy?
Ans: Alternative sources of energy are also known as non-
conventional or renewable sources of energy. These sources of
energy can never get exhausted and can be used endlessly.
Alternative sources of energy reduce the undesirable effects of
pollution caused by using fossil fuels.
Q.3. What are the disadvantages of alternative sources of
energy?
Ans: Some of the disadvantages of alternative sources of energy
are as follows:
1. There are only limited sites for setting up power plants of
alternative sources of energy.
2. The initial cost of establishing the power plants of alternative
sources of energy are expensive. 
Q.4. What are renewable sources of energy?
Ans: Sources of energy that are replenished faster than that at
which they are consumed are called renewable sources of
energy. They are inexhaustible energy sources—for example,
wind, tide, hydropower and energy from the sun.
Q.5. What are the limitations of alternative sources of energy?
Ans: The initial installation of power plants of alternative sources
of energy is expensive. There are limited sites for setting up
their power plants.
Q.6. What are the benefits of using alternative sources of
energy?
Ans: Alternative energy sources do not use fossil fuels, so they
do not produce greenhouse gas. Alternative sources of energy
are renewable. Therefore, they do not get exhausted by
increasing their consumption. 
Q.7. What are some examples of alternative sources of energy?
Ans: Tidal energy, wave energy, geothermal energy, solar
energy, hydroelectric energy, nuclear energy, wind energy are
some examples of alternative sources of energy.
Q.8. Are renewable and alternative sources of energy all the
same?
Ans: Yes, alternative energy sources and renewable energy
sources are the same because these energy sources do not
include fossil fuels and can be replenished faster on demand.
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