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Conventional Sources of Energy - Coggle Diagram
Conventional Sources of Energy
Coal
Advantages
Extensively available
Efficient conversion to electricity
Disadvantages
Polluting source
Bulky to transport
Firewood
Advantages
Easy access
Provides energy to large number of people
Disadvantages
Collection is time consuming and causes deforestation
Polluting and promoting green house effect
Oil & Natural Gas
Disadvantages
Depletion of oxygen due to oil spill and leakage
Pollutants released causes acid rain
Exploration of new fuel isn’t easy
Oil
Advantages
Easier to transport (tankers)
Basis of petroleum-chemical industry
Natural Gas
Advantages
Easier to transport (tankers)
Cleaner than oil and coal
Cheaper than oil
Hydel Power
Advantages
Non-polluting
Promotes irrigation and fishing
Cheap
Disadvantages
Displacement of local community
Expensive to set up
Inundates low lying regions