WorksheetsSolar Energy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where does solar power get its energy from?
From the burning of fossil fuels like coal
Moving water sources like rivers
The rays of the Sun
Solar power is considered a renewable energy source.
True
False
Solar power can be used to generate heat or _____________.
Cold
Electricity
Gasoline
What kind of solar heating uses no mechanical components to move the heat around?
Active
Reactive
Passive
Which of the following is another name for solar cells?
Active cells
Passive cells
Photovoltaic cells
What particles from the sun help to generate power from solar cells?
Electrons
Photons
Neutrons
Which of the following is a drawback to using solar cells to produce electricity?
The cheap price of the cells
It takes a lot of cells to produce energy.
It is not dependent on the weather.
Where are the world's largest solar thermal plants located?
Texas
Japan
California
What famous scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in photovoltaic power?
Bill Gates
Albert Einstein
Thomas Edison
What should help make solar energy a viable energy source in the future?
Less energy output from the Sun
Shorter days
Improved efficiency of solar panels
