Solar Energy

Approximately how much money does it cost per household to buy solar panels?

• $10,000-$12,000

• $18,400-$21,100

• $12,600-$17,000

• $15,000-$20,000

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What location does not enhance the use of solar panels?

• Flat areas

• Higher altitudes

• Mountaintop ranges

• Arid climates

Which is a type of Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power (CSP)?

• Mirror concentrating

• Power tower

• Helium heating

• Dish capturing

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Solar energy can be captured from solar panels and solar mirrors.

• True

• False

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What type of engine is used inside of the Dish/Engine system?

• Turn pipe

• Crankshaft

• Turnshaft

• Seven cylinder

Solar energy can be utilized in:

• The average home

• Power plants

• 
  Businesses

• All of the above

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Once solar panels are installed in a long-term location, they produce minimal amounts of carbon emissions.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is not a result of land clearing for solar panels?

• Soil runoff

• Inhibited plant growth

• Excessive water use

• Soil compaction

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Over their lifetimes, solar panels emit ____ less carbon dioxide equivalent per kWh that coal-powered electricity.

• 25 times

• 3 times

• 10 times

• 7 times

Per kWh of energy produced at a concentrating solar thermal plant, ___ to ___ gallons of water are used in the cooling technology.

• 600 to 650

• 225 to 275

• 350 to 400

• 750 to 800

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