QUIZ RENEWABLE ENERGY

What is the primary component used to capture sunlight in solar panels?

• Wind turbine

• Solar panel

• Nuclear reactor

• Electric motor

What is the primary component used to capture sunlight in solar panels?

• Copper wires

• Silicon cells

• Glass sheets

• Aluminum plates

What is a major disadvantage of solar energy?

• It produces harmful emissions

• It can only generate energy at night

• It requires large areas for installation

• It is more expensive than coal

What is the primary environmental benefit of wind energy?

• It conserves water

• It eliminates all waste

• It produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation

• It reduces soil erosion

What happens when the wind is too strong for a wind turbine?

• It generates extra electricity

• The blades slow down

• The turbine automatically shuts down

• The blades fall off

What are the rotating blades of a wind turbine called?

• Rotor

• Stator

• Fan

• Propeller

What type of wind turbine is designed to capture wind from any direction?

• Vertical-axis wind turbine

• Horizontal-axis wind turbine

• Offshore wind turbine

• Ducted wind turbine

What is the primary source of energy for hydroelectric power?

• Solar energy

• Wind Energy

• Flowing water

• Geothermal energy

Which component of a hydroelectric power plant converts the kinetic energy of water into mechanical energy?

• Generator

• Turbine

• Dam

• Reservoir

What is a common environmental concern associated with hydroelectric dams?

• Air pollution

• Disruption of local ecosystems

• Soil degradation

• Noise pollution