Achal's teacher is teaching their class about fuels today. She tells them 'Always turn off the engine of your car at red lights'.

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Achal's teacher is teaching their class about fuels today. She tells them 'Always turn off the engine of your car at red lights'. The next day Achal's father drives him ta school. At the red light. he does not turn the engine off. When Achal asks him to do so he says that the light is of short duration and this won't save the fuel.
Based on the above statement, answer the following questions.
(i) Which type of fuel is used in vehicles? Is it renewable or non-renewable?
(ii) How can you contribute towards saving these fuels at your level?
(iii) What values are being neglected by Achal's father?

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answered Jan 25, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
selected Jan 25, 2018 by Golu
 
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(i) Fossil fuel - non-renewable.
(ii) (a) Travelling in public transport; arranging for car pools.
(b) Opting for CNG as a motor fuel instead of petrol and diesel.
(iii) Concern for environment, judicious use of non renewable sources of energy.

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