Solar Energy

Solar Energy is created by what?

• Moon

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

Solar Cells convert light into electricity?

• True

• False

Someone wants to put solar panels on their house. They live in a location where it is cloudy a lot and their house is shaded by trees. Should this person be putting solar panels on their house?

• Yes

• No

Does the size of the solar panel affect how much sun light is taken in?

• Yes

• No

• It depends if the panel is made from something else

• It doesn't matter

Plants need what to do photosynthesis just like solar panels?

• Food absorbed from ground

• Sun's energy

• Food broken down

• Minerals from the soil

Cons (Disadvantages) of using Solar Energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• It's Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• It is not a constant source of energy

• All the Above

Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• Produces no pollution during its operation

• Expensive to store energy

Energy from the sun is called ..................

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

Is solar energy renewable?

• no
• yes

What is the cost per acre for a solar farm?

• $5,000
• $36,000
• $42,000
• $500,000