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WorksheetsSolar Energy
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
1) Where does solar power get its energy from?
From the burning of fossil fuels like coal
The internal heat of the Earth
Moving water sources like rivers
The rays of the Sun
2) True or False: Solar power is considered a renewable energy source.
True
False
3) Solar power can be used to generate heat or ________.
electricity
hyropower
sunlight
gasoline
4) Which of the following is another name for solar cells?
Active cells
Passive cells
Photovoltaic cells
Voltage cells
5) Which of the following is a drawback to using solar cells to produce electricity?
It takes a lot of cells to produce energy
It is dependent on the weather
The amount of sunlight changes throughout the year
All the above
6) Where are the world's largest solar thermal plants located?
Japan
China
California
Australia
7) What famous scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in photovoltaic power?
Albert Einstein
Bill Gates
Isaac Newton
Stephen Hawking
8) What should help make solar energy a viable energy source in the future?
More energy output from Sun
Longer days
Improved efficiency of solar panels
All the above
