Apes Solar Energy

What process does the Sun go through in order to produce limitless energy for billions of years?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha, Beta, Gamma

• Isotopic implosion

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Where does fusion occur naturally?

• Underwater

• All around us

• In the radioactive waste

• On the sun

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Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

• south-facing room with windows

• solar oven

• solar panels

• photovoltaic cells

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What is the primary source of energy for solar panels?

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear reactions

• The Sun

• Wind

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Which of the following apes is known for using tools to gather solar energy?

• Chimpanzees

• Gorillas

• Orangutans

• None

What is the process by which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Digestion

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Which type of solar energy technology uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Solar thermal

• Wind turbines

• Hydroelectric

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What is the main advantage of using solar energy over fossil fuels?

• Higher efficiency

• Lower cost

• Renewability

• More pollution

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Which of the following is a challenge in harnessing solar energy?

• Abundance of sunlight

• Intermittency

• Low pollution

• High energy density

What is the role of chlorophyll in solar energy conversion in plants?

• Absorbs sunlight

• Stores energy

• Releases oxygen

• Produces glucose

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