Solar Energy (from Energy Resources passage in OneNote CW)

What is the cleanest, most inexhaustible source of energy known to man?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydro energy

Which energy source is NOT traced back to the sun?

• Nuclear energy

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

What process do green plants use to collect and store radiant energy from the sun?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What do solar collectors do?

• Generate nuclear power

• Store wind energy

• Reflect sunlight

• Trap heat energy from the sun

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What are photovoltaic cells used for?

• Heating water

• Cooking food

• Producing electricity

• Growing plants

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What is radiant energy?

• Energy from the earth

• Energy from water

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from the wind

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What did ancient humans worship due to its importance?

• The ocean

• The sun

• The stars

• The moon

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What happens to water when it is evaporated by solar energy?

• It becomes rain or snow

• It turns into ice

• It disappears

• It becomes steam

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What is one way humans are rediscovering to use solar energy?

• Burning coal

• Using solar reflectors

• Using hydroelectric dams

• Using wind turbines

What is the form of sugar produced by photosynthesis used for?

• To make plants grow

• To generate wind

• To create rain

• To produce coal

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