20 Questions
Which natural resources are used to generate renewable energies?
Wind and solar power
Which type of energy is the most abundant resource available for consumption?
Solar energy
When was the first use of solar energy recorded?
7th century B.C.
What is the process called when sunlight is converted into electricity in a solar panel?
Photovoltaic process
What is the purpose of an inverter in the solar energy conversion process?
To convert DC to AC
What are solar farms used for?
To harvest solar energy
Which renewable energy source is generated by converting the kinetic energy of air into electricity?
Wind energy
Which renewable energy source is considered a byproduct of solar energy?
Wind energy
Which renewable energy source converts the movement of water into electricity?
Hydropower
Which renewable energy source is generated from the heat of the earth?
Geothermal energy
Which renewable energy source is generated from organic materials like crop waste and wood?
Biomass energy
Which renewable energy source is the oldest?
Hydropower
Which renewable energy source uses wind turbines to convert wind into electricity?
Wind energy
Which renewable energy source involves burning organic materials to create steam?
Biomass energy
Geothermal energy is generated by converting the kinetic energy of air into electricity.
False
Wind turbines are used to convert wind into mechanical energy.
True
Hydropower is the newest renewable energy source.
False
Biomass energy is produced by burning organic materials to create steam.
True
Solar energy can only be generated on a small scale for residential use.
False
Which renewable energy source involves constructing dams to increase the volume and speed of flowing water?
Hydropower
Test your knowledge on renewable energies and how they work with this informative quiz. Learn about the sustainable resources that power renewable energy and their benefits compared to non-renewable sources. Explore the low emissions and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy generation in the fight against climate change.
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