Energy Harvesting Quiz

All of the following forms of energy can be harvested except

• Solar

• Thermal

• Piezoelectric

• Water

Energy harvesters can phase out which technology?

• Batteries

• Solar Panels

• Engines

• Coal Factories

Bob’s phone has a built in energy harvester. When the phone shakes in his pocket, it generates charge for his phone, what is the energy being harvested?

• Solar

• Piezoelectric

• Thermal

• Chemical

A new efficient solar energy harvester has recently been invented. However, the battery holds a small amount of charge. What part of the universal systems model is fixing the battery?

• Input

• Process

• Feedback

• Output

Energy harvesting is used to collect large amounts of leftover energy from the environment.

• True

• False

Tina's calculator has a solar panel built into it. What type of energy does the calculator used?

• Solar

• Electrical

• Piezoeletric

• Chemical

All energy harvesters must convert their collected energy into a usable form. What part of the universal systems model is this?

• Input

• Process

• Output

• Feedback

In the conceptual model of a piezoelectric shoe, what is the quartz crystals used for?

• To keep in place the circuit board.

• To respond to the pressure between the foot and shoe to conduct an electrical current.

• To release saved up energy from the battery to be used for other uses.

• To provide support for the solar panels in the heels of the shoe.

Rishi's Ipad has a thermal energy harvester, which takes in the heat energy of nearby atoms to charge a battery. what part of the universal systems model is the heat energy?

• Input

• Output

• Feedback

• Process

What is the only physical model of an energy harvester?

• Solar Calculator

• Thermal Electronic Devices

• Solar Vehicles

• Piezoelectric Shoes