Solar Energy Quiz- New Chinese solar power plant worth $430 mill

What is the main drawback of solar power plants?

• Inability to operate at night

• Environmental impact

• High cost of construction

• Low efficiency in converting sunlight to electricity

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What was the purpose of the Odelia solar oven constructed in 1968?

• To generate cheap electricity

• To study the sun

• To provide heating in winter

• To carry out chemical reactions in factories

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What is the efficiency of advanced photovoltaic panels in converting sunlight to electricity?

• 30%

• 90%

• 50%

• 70%

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What is the advantage of using molten salt in the new Chinese solar power plant?

• It requires frequent replacement

• It heats the water to steam

• It cools down quickly

• It is harmful to the environment

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How long can the new Chinese solar power plant hold the desired degree of heat?

• 5 hours

• 8 hours

• 11 hours

• 15 hours

What is the area covered by the mirror in the new Chinese solar power plant?

• 2 million square meters

• 3 million square meters

• 1.4 million square meters

• 5 million square meters

What is the main advantage of the new Chinese solar power plant over traditional power plants?

• It requires waste disposal

• It provides electricity around the clock

• It is more expensive to construct

• It is not environmentally friendly

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What is the main benefit of concentrated solar power (CSP) technology?

• It requires a major recycling procedure

• It provides the much needed thermal factor for heating in winter

• It is not environmentally friendly

• It provides electricity only for industry

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What has led to the recent growth in interest in CSP technologies?

• Environmental impact of solar panels

• Need for electricity for industry and population

• Complexity of disposal of solar panels

• Technological barrier to the growth of the efficiency of solar panels

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What is the potential of CSP technology according to the text?

• To replace traditional power plants completely

• To provide electricity only during the day

• To create absolute clean and efficient energy

• To generate electricity for industry only

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