Solar Power Quiz

What does PV stand for?

• photovolcano

• photovanilla

• photovoltaic

• photovolts

What is the difference between PV and solar thermal?

• PV cells use steam turbines and solar thermal does not.

• PV cells use the sun but solar thermal uses the rain.

• PV cells use panels but solar thermal uses mirrors and a steam turbine.

• PV cells use panels and solar thermal uses panels.

How are PV cells and generators the same?

• They both use reactions with atoms to create electricity.

• They both use turbines.

• They both use the sun.

• They both use generators.

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Where can you find PV cells in the city?

• Street Signs

• Street Lights

• Bike Stations

• All of the Above

What could a disadvantage of a solar thermal power plant be?

• It creates pollution by heating up water.

• You need a lot of mirrors to heat the water which takes up a lot of space.

• It can be built in desserts.

• It doesn't look very pretty.

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What is the primary source of energy for wind turbines and hydroelectric dams?

• The sun

• Geothermal heat

• Ocean currents

• Nuclear reactions

Which resource will not run out for the next 5 billion years?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Coal

What percentage of the solar energy reaching Earth is currently harnessed?

• About 25%

• Nearly 50%

• Over 75%

• Less than 1%

Which technology uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight for energy production?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Hydroelectric dams

• Wind turbines

• Concentrated solar power

What is a major challenge in using solar energy?

• It is too constant

• It varies by location and time

• It is too expensive to store

• It is harmful to the environment

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