Wind and Solar Energy

One disadvantage to both Solar and Wind energy is

• Difficult to store the energy in batteries

• The sun will run out soon

• They both create pollutants

• The electricity from them is not as strong as regular electricity

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource always works

• An object you cannot replace

• Fossil fuels

• A resource that has a nearly unlimited supply

How do wind turbines negatively affect the environment?

• Can harm birds and other wildlife

• Cuts the clouds which affects the water cycle.

• Hits trees around them

• They are perfect for the environment.

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The prefix "photo" in photovoltaic cells means

• Electriciy

• Light

• Dark

• Photosynthsis

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Using the suns energy without using motors or devices is known as

• Passive solar energy

• Activity solar energy

• Photovoltaic Cells

• Moon dust

Solar Energy is created by what?

• Moon

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

Solar Cells convert light into electricity?

• True

• False

Is solar energy renewable?

• no

• yes

What is the primary advantage of using wind and solar energy over fossil fuels?

• They are more reliable

• They are renewable and sustainable

• They are cheaper to produce

• They require less space

Which of the following best describes how solar panels generate electricity?

• By using wind to turn turbines

• By converting sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells

• By burning solar fuel

• By reflecting sunlight to heat water