Tech Series 1.8.25 Quiz

Which of the following is a primary source of solar energy?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind

• Sun

• Nuclear energy

What is the key benefit of solar energy over fossil fuels?

• Higher pollution levels

• Lower installation cost

• Renewable and clean energy source

• Scarce availability

Which device converts sunlight directly into electricity?

• Solar heater

• Wind turbine

• Photovoltaic cell

• Biomass converter

What is the process called when solar energy is stored as heat in fluids?

• Solar concentration

• Thermal energy storage

• Photovoltaic conversion

• Energy absorption

Which country is among the global leaders in solar energy production?

• Russia

• Australia

• India

• Brazil

Solar panels are typically mounted facing which direction in the northern hemisphere?

• East

• South

• West

• North

What is the average lifespan of a modern solar panel?

• 5-10 years

• 10-20 years

• 25-30 years

• 40-50 years

Which gas emission is significantly reduced by using solar energy?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which sector has seen the most implementation of solar energy?

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Residential

• Mining

What is net metering in solar energy usage?

• Monitoring sunlight hours

• Billing system for unused solar energy

• Reduction of panel costs

• Government subsidy scheme