Solar Energy

Where does solar power get its energy from?

• • From the burning of fossil fuels like coal

• • The internal heat of the Earth

• • Moving water sources like rivers

• • The rays of the sun

Solar power is considered a renewable energy source.

• True

• False

Solar power can be used to generate heat or ________.

• • Cold

• • Electricity

• • Gasoline

• • Hydropower

Which of the following is another name for solar cells?

• Photovoltaic cells

• • Voltage cells

• • Active cells

• • Photographic cells

Solar cells can only be used for large panels and buildings. 

• True

• False

Solar power is considered _______ energy.

• • 
    

    static

• • renewable 

• • mechanical

• dirty

Which of the following is a drawback to using solar cells to produce electricity?

• Cost of the solar panels

• • It takes a lot of cells to produce energy

• • It is dependent on the weather

• • The amount of sunlight changes throughout the year

• All of the answers are correct

Where are the world's largest solar thermal plants located?

• Texas

• Australia

• California

• Japan

What famous scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in photovoltaic power?

• • Albert Einstein

• • Thomas Edison

• • Alexander Graham Bell

• • Isaac Newton

What should help make solar energy a viable energy source in the future?

• • More energy output from the Sun

• • Longer days

• • Improved efficiency of solar panels

• All the answers are correct