Solar Energy

What is the process by which solar energy is directly converted into electricity?

• solar chemical conversion

• photovoltaic conversion

• solar wind conversion

• solar thermal conversion

Which type of solar energy system uses solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity?

• solar thermal system

• photovoltaic (PV) system

• solar heating system

• solar water heating system

Which type of solar energy system uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area?

• Photovoltaic (PV)

• Solar thermal

• Solar panels

• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

What is the term for using the sun's energy to heat water for domestic use?

• photovoltaic

• solar water heating

• solar heating

• concentrated solar power

What is the term for using the sun's energy to create an flow of air upward for power generation?

• solar updraft tower

• sun chimney
• photovoltaic chimney
• solar wind

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What is the main component of a photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electricity?

• battery

• solar panel

• wind turbine

• solar plate

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What is the term for using the sun's energy to heat a building without the use of mechanical devices?

• active solar heating

• passive solar heating

• solar-powered heating

• solar thermal heating

What is the term for using the sun's energy to heat water for domestic use?

• solar power

• solar water heating

• sun water heating

• solar heating

What is the main component of a photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electricity?

• solar cell

• wind turbine

• battery

• solar panel

Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

• south-facing room with windows

• solar oven

• solar panels

• photovoltaic cells

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