Solar Energy

Solar Energy is created by what?

• Moon

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

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Does the size of the solar panel affect how much sun light is taken in?

• Yes

• No

• It depends if the panel is made from something else

• It doesn't matter

Cons (Disadvantages) of using Solar Energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• It's Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• It is not a constant source of energy

• All the Above

Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:

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• Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• Produces no pollution during its operation

• Expensive to store energy

The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?

• Water

• Wind

• Solar

• Geothermal

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Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

• It's cheaper than fossil fuels

• The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
  

• Solar energy recharges batteries

• All of them

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Solar Energy is not a renewable energy source?

• True

• False

Someone wants to put solar panels on their house. They live in a location where it is cloudy a lot and their house is shaded by trees. Should this person be putting solar panels on their house?

• Yes

• No

Solar Energy is the LEAST abundant source of energy on Earth?

• True

• False

What is the source of renewable energy?

• Wind

• The Seven Dwarfs working in a coal mine

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

• Fossil fuels