Solar Energy

What is solar energy?

• Energy from the wind

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from water

• Energy from the earth

Which device is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy?

• Wind turbine

• Solar panel

• Hydroelectric dam

• Geothermal plant

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What is the main component of a solar panel?

• Copper

• Silicon

• Iron

• Aluminum

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Which of the following is a benefit of using solar energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is a renewable resource

• It is expensive to maintain

• It is non-renewable

Which of the following is NOT a type of solar energy system?

• Photovoltaic systems

• Solar thermal systems

• Biomass systems

• Concentrated solar power systems

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What is the unit of measurement for electrical power generated by solar panels?

• Joules

• Watts

• Newtons

• Volts

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Which country is known for having the largest solar power plant in the world?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• India

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What is the main disadvantage of solar energy?

• It is very expensive to produce

• It is not available at night

• It produces a lot of pollution

• It is a non-renewable resource

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What is the term for the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth's surface?

• Solar radiation

• Solar reflection

• Solar absorption

• Solar emission

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Which of the following is a common use of solar energy in homes?

• Heating water

• Running gasoline engines

• Producing coal

• Generating nuclear power

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