Solar energy

1) Where does solar power get its energy from?

• From the burning of fossil fuels like coal

• The internal heat of the Earth

• Moving water sources like rivers

• The rays of the Sun

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2) True or False: Solar power is considered a renewable energy source.

• True

• False

3) Solar power can be used to generate heat or ________.

• Cold

• Electricity

• Gasoline

• Hydropower

• Sunlight

4) What kind of solar heating uses no mechanical components to move the heat around?

• Active

• Reactive

• Retroactive

• Electric

• Passive

5) Which of the following is another name for solar cells?

• Active cells

• Passive cells

• Photovoltaic cells

• Voltage cells

• Photographic cells

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6) What particles from the sun help to generate power from solar cells?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Photons

7) Which of the following is a drawback to using solar cells to produce electricity?

• Cost of the cells

• It takes a lot of cells to produce energy

• It is dependent on the weather

• The amount of sunlight changes throughout the year

• All of the above

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8) Where are the world's largest solar thermal plants located?

• Texas

• Japan

• Asutralia

• Canada

• California

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9) What famous scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in photovoltaic power?

• Bill Gates

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• Isaac Newton

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10) What should help make solar energy a viable energy source in the future?

• More energy output from the Sun

• Longer days

• Improved efficiency of solar panels

• All of the above

• None of the above

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