Solar Thermal Systems

Which of the following is a type of solar collector used in domestic hot water systems?

• Photovoltaic panel

• Flat-plate collector

• Wind turbine

• Fuel cell

In an active solar water heating system, how is the water circulated?

• Natural convection

• Pumps

• Gravity

• Evaporation

What is the primary purpose of solar thermal space heating systems?

• Generating electricity

• Heating buildings

• Cooling buildings

• Water purification

Which design strategy is used in passive solar heating?

• Using pumps to circulate heated air

• Maximizing sunlight exposure through building design

• Installing large solar collectors on the roof

• Using fans to distribute heat

What technology do solar thermal systems use to concentrate sunlight for electricity generation?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Mirrors or lenses

• Wind turbines

• Geothermal heat exchangers

What is the name given to systems that concentrate solar energy to produce steam, which drives a turbine to generate electricity?

• Photovoltaics

• Concentrated Solar Power

• Solar Gardens

• Solar Distillation

What do ground source heat pumps use to heat and cool buildings?

• Direct sunlight

• The Earth's constant temperature

• High-temperature water from deep underground

• External air temperature

Which of the following is a component of a ground source heat pump system?

• Solar collector

• Ground loop

• Wind turbine

• Fuel cell

What is a key advantage of ground source heat pumps?

• High maintenance

• Consistent performance year-round

• Dependence on sunlight

• Very high operating costs

Which type of solar thermal system is most suitable for large-scale electricity production?

• Domestic Hot Water

• Solar Thermal Space Heating

• Concentrated Solar Power

• Ground Source Heat Pumps