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 _____ 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