Solar energy quiz 1

Solar Cells convert light into electricity?

• True

• False

Does the size of the solar panel affect how much sun light is taken in?

• Yes

• No

• It depends if the panel is made from something else

• It doesn't matter

Plants need what to do photosynthesis just like solar panels?

• Food absorbed from ground

• Sun's energy

• Food broken down

• Minerals from the soil

Cons (Disadvantages) of using Solar Energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• It's Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• It is not a constant source of energy

• All the Above

Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• Produces no pollution during its operation

• Expensive to store energy

Why is solar energy considered a renewable energy source?

• You can get money back from the government if you put solar panels on your house
• Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels
• The sun's energy will not run out for billions of years
• Solar energy can be used to recharge batteries

Solar cells first became a practical energy source for NASA for what application?

• Space Shuttle

• Rocket boosters

• Rovers

• Satellites

In order to create higher current, solar cells are connected in ______________.

• inverters

• series

• parallel

• wires

In order to increase voltage, several solar cells are connected in __________________.

• inverters

• wires

• parallel

• series

Which of the following terms best describes an electrical current?

• A flow of protons

• A flow of atoms

• A flow of electrons

• A flow of neutrons