Renewable Energy

What is the primary source of energy for solar power systems?

• Wind

• Water

• Sunlight

• Biomass

• Geothermal heat

Which of the following is a benefit of wind energy?

• Produces greenhouse gases

• Renewable and sustainable

• Requires significant water resources

• Non-recyclable components

• Limited availability

Hydropower primarily generates electricity through:

• The heat from the Earth’s core

• The movement of water

• Solar radiation

• Wind turbines

• • Biomass combustion

Which renewable energy source relies on the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Tidal energy

What is a major environmental benefit of using renewable energy?

• Increases air pollution

• Reduces dependence on fossil fuels

• Generates nuclear waste

• Requires extensive land clearing

• Depletes natural resources

Solar panels convert sunlight into:

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass

What is the main disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

• It's renewable

• It can disrupt local ecosystems

• It's expensive to maintain

• It produces no emissions

• It's widely available

What factor can significantly affect the efficiency of wind turbines?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Solar exposure

• Water levels

What is one way renewable energy can benefit local economies?

• Increasing fossil fuel imports

• Creating jobs in installation and maintenance

• Reducing energy independence

• Promoting reliance on non-renewable sources

• Enhancing greenhouse gas emissions