Unit 2.1 Energy Generation

What is the main source of energy for solar panels?

• Wind

• Sun

• Water

• Coal

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wind

• Natural gas

Which energy source uses the movement of air to generate electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Biomass

What is a major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They cause pollution

• They are cheap

• They are abundant

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

• It is non-renewable

• It produces pollution

• It is sustainable

• It is expensive

What is the process of generating electricity from wind called?

• Wind farming

• Wind surfing

• Wind blowing

• Wind sailing

Which method uses water to generate electricity?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

• Biomass power

What is the main component of a solar panel that converts sunlight into electricity?

• Battery

• Photovoltaic cell

• Turbine

• Generator

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Natural gas

What is the primary advantage of using wind energy?

• It is expensive to maintain

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is abundant and clean

• It is non-renewable