Solar Water Heating

What percentage of homes in Israel use the sun to heat their water?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 90%

What is the percentage of homes in the United States that use a solar water heater?

• More than 15%

• Less than 1%

• Around 10%

• About 5%

By the 1920s, what percentage of homes in LA used a solar water heater?

• Nearly 30%

• About 40%

• Around 60%

• Over 50%

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What was the main reason Americans weren't installing solar water heaters by the middle of the 20th century?

• Technical difficulties

• Lack of sunlight

• They were expensive up front and energy was cheap

• Government restrictions

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What did President Jimmy Carter do to support the development of solar in the United States?

• Banned the use of fossil fuels

• Installed solar panels in every state

• Mandated solar water heaters in all new homes

• Announced policies including a tax credit for solar water heaters

What happened to the solar water heater market in America after President Ronald Reagan allowed Carter's tax credits to expire?

• The market collapsed

• It remained stable

• It became government funded

• It saw unprecedented growth

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What is the cost of a solar water heater in Israel and in the United States?

• Israel: $700

  US: $7000

• Israel: $7000

  US: $700

• The cost is the same in both countries

• Israel: $50

  US: $500

Which is not an available type of home water heater?

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Electric Heat Pump

• Natural Gas