Alternative Energy

True or False: A wind power plant and a coal-fired power plant both generate electricity using turbines.

• True

• False

What are some of the disadvantages currently associated with solar power?

• Less than 50% of the energy solar panels absorb is converted to electricity.

• Solar panels create more greenhouse gases than other forms of alternative energy.

• There are high costs associated with solar panel installation.

• Solar panels function only on hot days.

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True or False: Wind energy poses no threats to wildlife.

• True

• False

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Which term best describes the hot salts tank in a thermal power plant?

• battery

• generator

• steam engine

• waste tank

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Which statement is true of both coal-fired power plants and solar thermal power plants?

• Both coal and solar thermal plants utilize renewable resources.

• Both coal and solar thermal plants convert the same percentage of initial energy into electricity.

• Both coal and solar thermal plants use a heat source to create steam.

• Both coal and solar thermal plants create greenhouse gases.

For solar power to become a reliable source of energy, which of the following actions must take place?

• Earth must run out of non-renewable energy sources.

• Solar companies must begin to charge more for solar panel installation. 

• Scientists must engineer a way to create less cloud cover.

• Scientists must come up with more efficient energy storage solutions, namely advanced battery technology.

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Why are fossil fuels not a good long term energy source? Choose all that apply.

• they produce emissions that are harmful to the environment

• they have a limited supply

• they are renewable

• they are not as reliable as solar power

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What type of energy is being produced in the picture?

• wind

• hydroelectric

• solar

• nuclear

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What type of energy is being produced in the picture?

• wind

• hydroelectric

• solar

• nuclear

What type of energy is being produced in the picture?

• wind

• hydroelectric

• solar

• nuclear