Solar Energy Quiz IG1C

What is solar energy?

• Energy from volcanic activity

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from the moon

Solar Panels are used to collect what forms of energy?

• Light energy only

• Thermal (heat) energy only

• Thermal (heat) and light energy

• None of the above

Where would solar panels be useful?

• Under the water

• In the north pole

• In a cave

• In remote locations

The solar panels on the roof of the house absorb energy from the sun, heating the (a)   inside the panels.

Which of the following is an advantage of using solar panels?

• technology is cheaper

• solar energy is non-renewable

• the sun is bright

• can be used with the moon

The heat energy absorbed by the solar panels can be used to warm water for washing

• True

• False

Solar energy can be used to generate electricity

• True

• False

Energy from the sun cannot be stored to be used when it is dark outside

• True

• False

Which of the following are examples of using solar panels?

• Powering emergency phones in the dessert

• Powering spacecrafts

• Turning a wind turbine

• Heating houses with geothermal pumps

Free point (choose both options)

• yay

• thank you