Quiz on Solar Power

What is solar power?

• A type of fossil fuel

• A renewable energy source using the Sun's energy

• Energy from wind

• Energy from water

What do engineers use to collect sunlight and turn it into electricity?

• Wind turbines

• Water wheels

• Solar panels

• Coal plants

What is an example of how solar energy can be used in engineering?

• Building dams

• Solar-powered vehicles

• Burning coal

• Nuclear power plants

What is the process called when sunlight is converted into energy to power a vehicle?

• Wind energy conversion

• Solar energy conversion

• Water energy conversion

• Fossil fuel conversion

Why is solar energy considered more sustainable than fossil fuels?

• It can run out quickly

• It is harmful to the environment

• It is clean and can be used repeatedly

• It is expensive to produce

What do solar panels connect to in a solar-powered vehicle?

• The wheels

• The engine

• The motors

• The seats

What is one benefit of using solar energy mentioned in the text?

• It increases pollution

• It helps reduce pollution

• It is less efficient

• It is more expensive

What are engineers around the world working on regarding solar energy?

• Making it less efficient

• Making it more expensive

• Making it more efficient

• Making it harmful

What can solar energy be used for, according to the text?

• Only small projects

• Only in the daytime

• Bigger projects like cars or airplanes

• Only in sunny countries

What is the main topic of the document?

• Wind energy in engineering

• Solar power in engineering

• Water energy in engineering

• Fossil fuels in engineering