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WorksheetsSolar Power
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
How fast does the light from the Sun get to Earth ?
2 years
30 years
8 minutes
17 minutes
How long ago was the energy created at the core of the sun before it is available to be felt by us on Earth ?
8 minutes
100,000-200,000 years
10,000 years
8 hours
Solar panels are mostly made up of what kind of abundant mineral?
Boron
Nitrogen
Silicon
Carbon
Renewable means:
Does not run out
Does not pollute
It can be replenished
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source ?
Coal
Wind
Geothermal
Hydroelectricity
The top semiconductor part of the Photovoltaic panel is called:
P semiconductor
R semiconductor
N semiconductor
S semiconductor
The section between the N Semiconductor and the P semiconductor is called the :
Junction
Semiconductor boundary
Electron zone
The only moving part in a solar panel is:
The inverter
The Junction box
The wheel at the electrical box
The electrons
How many acres would you need of solar panels to take care of the electricity needs of 3000 homes
10
25
35
50
A heating system that has no moving, mechanical components is called:
Active
Passive
Neutral
A home that uses a sun room or greenhouse on one side of the house to trap heat is taking advantage of which type of heating ?
Active
Passive
Neutral
Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of Solar Power ?
It's Free
It pollutes
It is renewable
It does not contribute to Global Warming
What is the record for most miles driven by a solar powered car without a charge ?
500 miles
68000 miles
9800 miles
200 miles
Photovoltaic means:
Taking pictures of the Sun
Converting light into electricity
Converting heat into power
Converting heat into movement
What kind of power does the Photovoltaic panels produce ?
AC
DC
Heat
Mechanical
What kind of power does your house need to run on ?
DC
AC
10 V
540 V
What is the force that creates wind ?
Moon orbit
Convection
Electromagnetic particles
Earth's rotation on its axis
Two Disadvantages of Solar Power are:
It is polluting
It is not always sunny out
It is inefficient (nor fully utilizing the Sun's energy)
It cannot be stored at all.
What are the type of solar panels that are used for heating water ?
Photovoltaic cells
Thermal Solar Collectors
Solar Tables
Solar Cars
What direction should solar panels face if you have a choice ?
East
West
North
South
What is the main unit of a solar panel ?
A Boron panel
A solar cell
A silicon chip
A photon magnet
What type of heat comes to us from the sun ?
Gradient Heat
Passive Heat
Radiant Heat
Conductive Heat
Solar Energy was first designed for use by:
Ships and Trains
Cars
NASA space program
Electricity generators
The box that changes the power type from your rooftop solar panels to usable electricity for your homes is called a:
Transformer
Thermal heater
Incubator
Inverter
When Solar particles interact with the electromagnetic field at the Earth's poles, it can result in :
Solar Wind
Solar Flares
Power outages
Aurora Borealis
