Question 1
Solar trough technology converts
a.the ultraviolet light in sunlight directly into electricity.
b.the heat of the sun into steam to drive a turbogenerator.
c.sunlight into electricity which then produces steam heat.
d.the direct current generated by photovoltaic cells into alternating current.
Question 2
As sun shines on its leaves, a bean plant uses the light in photosynthesis to make beans. This entire process represents, in this sequence, the:
a.generation, collection, and conversion of energy
b.storage of energy, collection, and conversion
c.conversion, collection, and storage of energy
d.collection, conversion, and storage of energy
Question 3
Which one of the following does not represent indirect solar energy?
a.nuclear fission
b.dams
c.firewood
d.windmills
Question 4
In passive solar units that heat water, the water moves because:
a.flat-plate collectors are facing the sun
b.heated water rises up from low-positioned flat-plate collectors to the water tank
c.wind-powered pumps move the water through the system
d.an electric water pump moves the water through the system