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Question 1
1.
What is the primary factor that enables the generation of solar and wind energy?
Nuclear fission
The sun
The ocean
The earth's magnetic field
Question 2
2.
What is a common issue faced in the scalability of wind power?
Cost of wind turbines
Availability and consistency of wind
Destruction of wildlife habitats
Lack of governmental support
Question 3
3.
Which type of renewable energy source does not rely on weather conditions?
Tidal energy
Solar energy
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Question 4
4.
What is the primary conversion taking place in solar power production?
Chemical energy to electrical energy
Nuclear energy to electrical energy
Radiant energy to electrical energy
Mechanical energy to electrical energy
Question 5
5.
Which factor does not influence the efficiency of a solar panel?
The intensity of sunlight
The angle of sunlight
Temperature of the panel
The color of the panel
Question 6
6.
Why is it difficult for wind energy to fully replace fossil fuels?
Wind energy is intermittent
Fossil fuels are more sustainable
Wind energy causes pollution
Wind turbines are too small
Question 7
7.
What kind of energy does a wind turbine primarily convert?
Heat to electrical
Electric to kinetic
Kinetic to electrical
Solar to kinetic
Question 8
8.
Why is renewable energy often seen as a more sustainable choice?
It produces less greenhouse gases
Renewable energy resources are more efficient
It is always available
It is cheaper
Question 9
9.
Which renewable energy source derives energy from heat stored underground?
Tidal energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Wind energy
Question 10
10.
What is the main disadvantage of solar energy?
Harmful emissions
Very expensive
Dependency on sunlight
Too much power
Question 11
11.
From where does wind energy primarily originate?
Tides
Lunar radiation
Earth's magnetic field
Solar radiation
Question 12
12.
Which type of renewable energy can be harnessed on the largest scale?
Wind energy
Solar energy
Hydroelectric energy
Geothermal energy
Question 13
13.
Which type of renewable energy relies on the Earth's internal heat?
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydroelectric energy
Question 14
14.
Why is wind energy considered a form of solar energy?
Wind is created by solar flares
Wind energy is stored sunlight
Wind turbines use solar panels
Wind is caused by heat from the sun
Question 15
15.
Approximately how much of the world's electricity is produced using renewable resources?
Less than 1%
About 26%
About 75%
More than 50%
Question 16
16.
Which is a major drawback of solar energy?
Produces nuclear waste
Dependent on sunlight availability
Non-renewable resource
Emits greenhouse gases
Question 17
17.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
High carbon footprint
Non-renewable resource
Intermittent energy production
No environmental impact
Question 18
18.
Which factor is the most important in determining a site's potential for wind energy generation?
Proximity to urban centers
Solar irradiance
Wind speed
Rainfall
Question 19
19.
What process does a typical wind turbine use to produce electricity?
Solar energy to kinetic energy to electrical energy
Nuclear energy to kinetic energy to electrical energy
Kinetic energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy
Chemical energy to thermal energy to electrical energy
Question 20
20.
Which type of renewable energy source is most affected by the time of day and weather conditions?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Tidal energy