Solar Energy

Where does solar power get its energy from?

• From the burning of fossil fuels like coal

• Moving water sources like rivers

• The rays of the Sun

Solar power is considered a renewable energy source.

• True

• False

Solar power can be used to generate heat or _____________.

• Cold

• Electricity

• Gasoline

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

• Active

• Reactive

• Passive

Which of the following is another name for solar cells?

• Active cells

• Passive cells

• Photovoltaic cells

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

• Electrons

• Photons

• Neutrons

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

• The cheap price of the cells

• It takes a lot of cells to produce energy.

• It is not dependent on the weather.

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

• Texas

• Japan

• California

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

• Bill Gates

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

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

• Less energy output from the Sun

• Shorter days

• Improved efficiency of solar panels

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