Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

· (A) Wind Energy: Hazardous for birds and bats (III) – Wind turbines can harm flying animals like birds and bats.
· (B) Thermal Energy: Emission of Greenhouse Gases (I) – Thermal power plants, especially those burning fossil fuels, release CO₂ and other greenhouse gases.
· (C) Hydroelectric Energy: Loss of riparian vegetation (II) – Dams and reservoirs can flood large areas, leading to the loss of natural vegetation.
· (D) Photovoltaic Energy: Production of toxic wastes (IV) – The production and disposal of solar panels can result in hazardous waste materials.
Information Booster: 1. Wind energy is a renewable source but poses a threat to wildlife, especially birds and bats.
2. Thermal energy often relies on fossil fuels, contributing to significant greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Hydroelectric energy can cause habitat destruction and affect local ecosystems, particularly by altering rivers.
4. Photovoltaic energy is clean during operation, but the manufacturing and disposal of solar panels can generate toxic waste.