
Concentrated Solar Power: Past, Present, and Future

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Nancy Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major drawback of photovoltaic solar cells in the late 70s?
They were not environmentally friendly.
They required a lot of space.
They were outrageously expensive.
They were not efficient.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does concentrated solar power (CSP) generate electricity?
By using mirrors to concentrate sunlight and heat a fluid.
By using wind turbines.
By converting sunlight directly into electricity.
By using geothermal energy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did CSP technology decline in popularity?
It was banned in many countries.
It became more expensive than photovoltaic technology.
It required rare materials.
It was less efficient than wind energy.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a challenge faced by CSP plants that photovoltaic panels do not encounter?
They are less efficient in cold climates.
They require a lot of water.
They need to track the sun's movement.
They are affected by wind conditions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant advantage of CSP over photovoltaic solar cells?
CSP can generate electricity at night.
CSP is cheaper to install.
CSP requires less maintenance.
CSP is more portable.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What innovation is being used in newer CSP plants to store energy?
Molten salt storage tanks.
Compressed air storage.
Hydrogen fuel cells.
Lithium-ion batteries.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major issue with the Crescent Dunes CSP project?
It faced numerous technical problems with molten salt.
It was too expensive to maintain.
It was located in a cloudy region.
It was too small to be effective.
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