Living Green - Episode 43 - Silicone Valley Goes Solar

Silicon Valley, located in Northern California, is renowned for its technological advancements and competitive edge in the computer, telecommunications, and Internet industries. The region, named after silicon used in computer chips, is now leveraging its semiconductor expertise to design and produce silicon-based solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity.

What is the primary material that gave Silicon Valley its name?

• Gold

• Silicon

• Iron

• Copper

What is one of the key applications of silicon in Silicon Valley?

• Building skyscrapers

• Producing textiles

• Manufacturing solar cells

• Creating jewelry

Which two cities mark the stretch of Silicon Valley?

• Oakland and Berkeley

• San Jose and San Francisco

• Sacramento and Fresno

• Los Angeles and San Diego

What industries have been significantly impacted by Silicon Valley's innovations?

• Automotive and Fashion

• Agriculture and Mining

• Computer, Telecommunications, and Internet

• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

What is Silicon Valley renowned for in terms of technological advancement?

• Creating new forms of art

• Bringing a competitive edge to tech industries

• Innovating in the field of renewable energy

• Developing new agricultural techniques