Dover Sun House Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Dover Sun House experiment?

• To test the durability of concrete slabs

• To develop a new type of window design

• To test the viability of solar heating in a residential setting

• To create a new architectural style

How did the Dover Sun House collect and store solar energy?

• By using geothermal heat pumps

• With wind turbines and water tanks

• Through dark glass panels and Glauber salts

• Using photovoltaic panels and batteries

What was one of the reasons the Dover Sun House attracted public attention?

• It was a promotional tool for solar technology

• It was built entirely underground

• It was the first house to use wind energy

• It was the largest house in Massachusetts

What issue led to the failure of the solar heating system in the Dover Sun House?

• The glass panels shattered

• The Glauber salts were corrosive and leaked

• The concrete slab cracked

• The windows were too small

What was the final outcome of the Dover Sun House experiment?

• It was expanded to accommodate more families

• A furnace was installed, ending the solar experiment

• It was converted into a museum

• It was abandoned and demolished