Solar Energy
Educational package on the solar energy project for all HCI students
- 1.
How does solar panels work?
- A.
Converting the Sun's heat into electricity
- B.
Converting the Sun's light into electricity
- C.
Electricity generated by fossil fuels
Correct Answer
B. Converting the Sun's light into electricityExplanation
Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, using either:
- Photovoltaics (PV), or
- Indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP)Rate this question:
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- 2.
Solar panels are difficult to operate and maintain, and will need a professional to do it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
All of the equipment required to operate solar panels is very simple to operate and very simple to maintain.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What are the advantages of solar panels?
- A.
Store electricity to a large scale
- B.
Requires a small space
- C.
Does not cause environmental pollution
- D.
Easy to install
- E.
Low maintenance
Correct Answer(s)
A. Store electricity to a large scale
C. Does not cause environmental pollution
D. Easy to install
E. Low maintenanceExplanation
Solar panels are able to store electricity to a large scale, which batteries are not able to. Also, they do not cause environmental pollution as it generates electricity unlike fossil fuels that releases greenhouse gases. Solar panels are also easy to install, needing little skill. It also requires low maintenance. However, solar panels need a large space, which is a disadvantage of using solar panels. This disadvantage, however, will be easily tackled if we live in houses with a large roof, and we will be able to attach the solar panels on the roof.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are the disadvantages of solar panels?
- A.
Not useful if there is not sunlight
- B.
Difficult to dispose
- C.
Expensive at first
- D.
Short term solution for getting electricity
Correct Answer(s)
A. Not useful if there is not sunlight
B. Difficult to dispose
C. Expensive at firstExplanation
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, thus they cannot work without it. Solar panels are also difficult to dispose when the panels and the batteries are at the end of their useful life since they contain materials that are very toxic such as lead and sulfuric acid. They are also expensive at first. However, the price of solar power is dropping now thus it will not be much a problem in a few years. It is the long term solution for getting electricity, since the sun’s power is not limited, while coal which is used to generate electricity is a limited resource.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following countries uses solar energy the most?
- A.
Japan
- B.
United States
- C.
China
- D.
Singapore
- E.
Germany
- F.
India
- G.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. GermanyExplanation
Germany uses the most solar energy, up to 9,785 MW. The second highest is Spain, with 3,386 MW. Japan is ranked 3rd, United States is ranked 4th, China 8th, India 10th. Singapore is nowhere in the top 10th. :'(Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where can solar panels be found in HCI?
- A.
Clock Tower
- B.
Library
- C.
Block A
- D.
Block B
- E.
Computer Lab
Correct Answer
C. Block A -
- 7.
How much carbon can be reduced er year if the solar panels in HCI continues?
- A.
26 tons
- B.
8 tons
- C.
700kg
- D.
200kg
Correct Answer
B. 8 tons -
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