Solar Energy in the United States

What percentage of the US energy production is currently comprised of solar energy?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 1%

When did the early development of solar power begin?

• 1970s

• 2000s

• 1920s

• 1860s

Which US president installed solar panels on the White House to promote solar technology?

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

By what percentage has the cost of solar panels dropped since 2014?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Which state is NOT among the leading states in solar energy production?

• New York

• Arizona

• North Carolina

• California

What percentage of the US's total power generation is currently provided by solar energy?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• Under 3%

How much land would be needed to power the entire US with solar energy?

• Size of Texas

• Size of California

• Size of Florida

• Size of West Virginia

What is one major environmental benefit of converting the US entirely to solar energy?

• Increase in mining operations

• Reduction in carbon emissions

• Decrease in land usage

• Increase in water usage

What is a significant environmental challenge associated with solar energy?

• High water usage for cleaning

• Excessive land usage

• High carbon emissions

• Limited sunlight availability

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as embracing solar technology?

• India

• China

• Brazil

• Chile