Question 7 [Fill in the blanks] - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Geography - Resources - Geography

Solar and wind energy is an example of _____ .

A. Non renewable resources

B. Developed Resources

C. Renewable Resources

D. Ubiquitous resources

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (C) Renewable Resources

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Now, let’s check all the options

• Option (A) Non renewable resources - Solar and wind energy are not non renewable resources because they are not available in fixed quantities and they can be replaced. They are inexhaustible and renewable. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (B) Developed Resources - Solar and wind energy are not developed resources because their total quantity and quality are not known at present. They are also not fully developed and utilized due to lack of suitable technology and infrastructure. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (C) Renewable Resources - Solar and wind energy are renewable resources because they can be renewed by physical processes. They are inexhaustible and renewable. They can be used to generate electricity and other forms of energy. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (D) Ubiquitous resources - Solar and wind energy are not ubiquitous resources because they are not found everywhere. They depend on the geographical location, climate and weather conditions of a place. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (C) is correct