Unit 6 Test

This form of solar energy collection uses a heat-absorbing fluid stored in solar collectors, in order to heat the home.

• Passive Solar

• Active Solar

• Photovoltaic Solar

• Solar Thermal Systems

The MAIN drawback of Solar Thermal Systems is...

• Maintenance

• Requires backup systems

• Cost

• Low Net Energy

This form of solar energy is the fastest growing form of renewable energy.

• Photovoltaic Solar

• Passive Solar

• Active Solar

• Solar Thermal

What material (element) are photovoltaic cells made of?

• Carbon

• Boron

• Silicon

• Uranium

Photovoltaic cells sandwiched together into an array are called...

• Solar Films

• Solar Panels

• Solar Amalgams

• Solar Mirrors

Hydropower uses the _______ energy of water in order to generate electricity.

• Potential

• Nuclear

• Kinetic

• Special

This is the least expensive form of renewable energy RIGHT NOW!

• Solar

• Hydropower

• Wind

• Biomass

Micro-Hydropower Generators MUST be installed inside of a dam.

• True

• False

Hydropower cannot be installed everywhere because...

• There are a limited amount of areas that can support hydropower.

• The cost of building that many dams would be too high.

• The technology to construct hydropower is advanced for LICs.

• There is a lack of skilled labor.

Tidal and wave energy face increased maintenance cost due to corrosion from...

• Nuclear Waste

• Oil Spills

• Saltwater

• Bird Droppings