ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 19 of 32

Conventional Sources of Energy — Question 23

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Question 6(c)

State any three disadvantages of using petroleum.

Answer

Three disadvantages of using petroleum are-

  1. Petroleum is a natural fossil fuel and non-renewable.
  2. Extracting and burning petroleum generates greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and environmental pollution.
  3. It is expensive because of its limited supply and high demand.