Solar Energy Flashcard

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work

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What do we call the energy from sources that can be renewed?

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Renewable energy

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What do we call the energy that comes from sources that will not run out?

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Renewable energy

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What do we call energy sources like coal and oil that will eventually run out?

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Non-renewable energy

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Coal, Sunlight, Oil, Natural gas

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Sunlight

Front

How does sunlight reach the Earth?

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It travels through space

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source? Solar, Nuclear, Wind, Hydro

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Nuclear

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How do solar panels generate electricity?

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By absorbing sunlight

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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source? Wind, Natural Gas, Biomass, Geothermal

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Natural Gas

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What do solar panels do?

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Convert sunlight into electricity