Issue 5 Article 2

What is the Ivanpah plant primarily fueled by?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Coal

• Natural Gas

How many homes can the Ivanpah plant power?

• 140,000

• 70,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

What is the main reason California is moving towards renewable energy sources?

• To reduce climate change trends

• To save money

• To create more jobs

• To increase energy consumption

What is a heliostat?

• A huge, flat mirror that moves with the sun

• A type of solar panel

• A wind turbine

• A type of battery

What is one of the main contributors to climate change mentioned in the passage?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

What is a drawback of concentrated solar power plants?

• They require a huge amount of land

• They are cheap to build

• They can be built anywhere

• They produce a lot of pollution

What is one solution mentioned for storing power for use on overcast days or in the evening?

• Storing power in batteries

• Using more coal

• Building more power plants

• Reducing energy consumption

The sun is a powerful source of ________.

Solar panels can _______ electricity from sunlight.

Climate change is a major ________ facing our planet.