Solar Energy Part 1

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Solar Energy Part 1 - Quiz


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What did Mr. Harrison buy last month?

    • A.

      A solar heater

    • B.

      A solar backpack

    • C.

      A computer

    Correct Answer
    B. A solar backpack
    Explanation
    Mr. Harrison bought a solar backpack last month.

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  • 2. 

    Why couldn't Mr. Harrison finish the report while flying to L.A.?

    • A.

      The battery in his computer died.

    • B.

      He was tired.

    • C.

      He didn't have to do it.

    Correct Answer
    A. The battery in his computer died.
    Explanation
    Mr. Harrison couldn't finish the report while flying to L.A. because the battery in his computer died.

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  • 3. 

    Mr. Harrison is from America.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Mr. Harrison is from America. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can assume that the statement is true. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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  • 4. 

    Mr. Harrison is always concerned about the battery.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    He doesn't have to worry about it.

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  • 5. 

    Archimedes used solar energy to burn Roman ships with big ________ . So he could protect his city from them.

    Correct Answer
    mirrors
    Explanation
    Archimedes used mirrors to harness the power of solar energy and focus it onto Roman ships, causing them to catch fire. By doing so, he was able to defend his city against the invading Roman forces.

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  • 6. 

    The solar cooker was invented in the 19th century.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The solar cooker was indeed invented in the 19th century. The first known patent for a solar cooker was granted to Horace de Saussure in 1767, and later in the 19th century, solar cookers started to gain more popularity and be used in various parts of the world. The invention of the solar cooker was a significant development in utilizing solar energy for cooking purposes, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods.

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  • 7. 

    A solar heater and a solar cooker could be used all day.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    They worked only during the sunny daytime.

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  • 8. 

    U_____ solar energy is not new. People started to use it a long time ago.

    Correct Answer
    using
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "using" because the sentence is discussing the action of using solar energy, which is not a new concept and has been practiced for a long time. The word "using" accurately conveys this meaning and fits grammatically in the sentence.

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