Brainpop Solar Energy

What is solar energy?

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from the wind

• Energy from the water

• Energy from the earth's core

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

• It is renewable

• It is non-renewable

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is expensive to maintain

What device is used to convert solar energy into electricity?

• Wind turbine

• Solar panel

• Hydroelectric dam

• Geothermal plant

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It is available only during the day

• It produces a lot of noise

• It emits carbon dioxide

• It is non-renewable

What is the main component of a solar panel?

• Silicon

• Copper

• Iron

• Aluminum

How does solar energy impact the environment?

• It reduces carbon footprint

• It increases air pollution

• It depletes water resources

• It causes deforestation

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What is the process by which plants use solar energy to make food?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Digestion

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Which of the following is a real-world application of solar energy?

• Solar-powered calculators

• Gasoline-powered cars

• Coal-fired power plants

• Nuclear submarines

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What is the term for the amount of solar energy received by a given area?

• Solar irradiance

• Solar reflectance

• Solar transmittance

• Solar absorbance

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Which scientific principle explains the conversion of solar energy into electricity?

• Photovoltaic effect

• Newton's third law

• Law of conservation of mass

• Bernoulli's principle

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