Misuse of energy resources and consequences:
In our daily life while doing various day to day activities we use many types of energy resources and fuels without giving a thought about the exhaustibility of these resources and consequences. For example in urban areas dryers are used in washing machines which consumes electric energy, eventhough abundant source of heat energy in the form of sunlight is available around us. Similarly motor bikes are used even for shorter distances. Walking shorter distances or using bicycles saves not only fuel but also keeps good health.
• Can you give some more examples where energy or fuel resources are misused in our daily life?
• Can you suggest alternate ways to save the fuel resources?
• How is biodiversity effected by excessive use of fossil fuels?
Group discussion on misuse of fuel resources and its consequences:
Discuss in small groups how fuel resources are being misused in our daily life while doing various activities like...
a) transportation,
b) cooking
c) industrial use
• What are the consequences of misuse of fuels? Prepare a report.
• What methods could you suggest to prevent the misuse of fuels?