Micro-Renewable Energy Technologies Quiz

Which technology involves the use of solar energy to heat water?

• Micro Hydropower

• Solar Thermal Hot Water

• Biomass

• Greywater Reuse

What does Part C of the building regulations address?

• Structure

• Fire Safety

• Site preparation and resistance to moisture

• Energy Efficiency

Which type of heat pump system uses an internal heat pump unit?

• Both Air to Air and Air to Water

• Only Air to Air

• Only Air to Water

• Neither Air to Air nor Air to Water

What is the main function of the heat pump in the systems shown?

• To transfer heat

• To generate electricity

• To cool the air

• To purify water

What is the primary source of energy for the heat pumps shown in the image?

• Air

• Water

• Ground

• Sunlight

Which element is cycled through the biomass system?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is the role of atmospheric carbon dioxide in the biomass cycle?

• It is converted into oxygen

• It is used in photosynthesis

• It is stored in the soil

• It is absorbed by animals

What happens to plant material in the biomass cycle?

• It is converted into water

• It is harvested and burnt

• It is stored as fossil fuel

• It is used for animal feed

Which natural process is essential for converting carbon dioxide into plant material?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

What is the typical diameter of wood pellets?

• 2-4mm

• 6-8mm

• 10-12mm

• 14-16mm