Solar Energy

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A test about solar energy
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Quiz by Smart Energy Florida, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to
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  • Heat fluids
  • Heat water
  • Heat spaces
  • Create greenhouse gases

Question 2

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Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] and produce [blank_start]steam[blank_end] that is then used to power a generator.
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  • fluid
  • generator
  • solar panel
  • steam
  • radiation

Question 3

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Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.
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  • True
  • False

Question 5

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The first practical PV cell was developed in [blank_start]1954[blank_end] by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared [blank_start]silicon[blank_end] wafer to sunlight.
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  • 1954
  • 2016
  • 1754
  • silicon
  • titanium
  • coal

Question 6

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In the late 1950s, PV cells were used to power:
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  • U.S. grid system
  • U.S. space satellites
  • Cars

Question 7

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The sun's light energy can be converted directly into electricity in a single process using [blank_start]Photovoltaic cells[blank_end].
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  • Photovoltaic cells

Question 8

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Photovoltaic (PV) cells are also called solar cells.
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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PV modules have a working life of:
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  • 1-3 years
  • 20-30 years
  • None of the above

Question 10

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An "[blank_start]inverter[blank_end]" is used to convert the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
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  • capacitor
  • transistor
  • inverter
  • generator

Question 11

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The term "array" refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.
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  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Using solar energy does not produce air or water [blank_start]pollution[blank_end] and does not produce [blank_start]greenhouse[blank_end] gases
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  • power
  • pollution
  • artificial
  • natural
  • greenhouse
  • electricity
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