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What is the primary conversion process in photovoltaic cells?

Converting water movement into heat

Converting kinetic energy into wind

Converting sunlight into electricity (correct)

Converting electricity into sunlight

Which of the following energy sources is not considered renewable if sourced unsustainably?

Geothermal energy

Wind energy

Hydropower

Biomass (correct)

What is the main environmental advantage of renewable energy sources?

Less environmental impact (correct)

Lower cost

Faster replenishment

Higher energy output

What is the primary source of energy in nuclear power plants?

Fission reactions in uranium or plutonium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?

Finite and depletable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind the global transition to renewable energy sources?

To address the challenges posed by climate change and ensure a sustainable energy future Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for power generation in India?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Indian government's ambitious renewable energy targets?

To increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge posed by rapid urbanization in India?

Meeting the growing energy demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme in India?

To improve energy efficiency in industries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a pyrheliometer and a pyranometer?

The direction of solar radiation measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glass or quartz dome in a pyranometer?

To minimize heat loss and allow sunlight to enter Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical unit of measurement for solar irradiance in both pyrheliometers and pyranometers?

Watts per square meter Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a sunshine recorder in meteorology, climatology, and solar energy studies?

To measure the duration of sunshine Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a pyranometer's cosine response?

It is sensitive to solar radiation arriving from all directions on a horizontal plane Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a pyrheliometer in solar energy research?

To quantify the intensity of direct solar irradiance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation has wavelengths between 400 nm to 700 nm and is visible to the human eye?

Visible light Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the black coating on the sensing element of a pyrheliometer?

To maximize the absorption of solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

Why is calibration of a pyrheliometer crucial for obtaining reliable measurements?

To ensure accuracy and precision in measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the near-infrared region of infrared radiation in various applications?

It is associated with heat and is used in remote sensing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the glass sphere or prism in a sunshine recorder?

To capture the focused sunlight on the recording medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sun path diagram in sunshine recorders?

To understand the position of the sun in the sky at different times of the day and throughout the year Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the focused sunlight on the recording medium?

A burn or mark that corresponds to the duration of sunshine during a specific period Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of modern sunshine recorders over traditional ones?

Automatic mechanisms for data collection and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of daily and annual sunshine data in climate studies?

To characterize different climate zones and understand the influence of solar radiation on local and global weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deploying sunshine recorders globally?

To study regional and global patterns of sunshine duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the climatological significance of sunshine data?

It is an essential parameter in climatology for characterizing different climate zones and understanding the influence of solar radiation on local and global weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the contribution of sunshine recorders to meteorological databases and climate studies?

They provide valuable information on daily and annual variations in sunshine duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the rotation of the sunshine recorder on a daily basis?

It is synchronized with the sun's movement across the sky Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the measurement of the length of the burns or marks on the recording medium?

A numerical value of the total duration of sunshine for a given day Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of studying the solar constant in solar physics and Earth sciences?

Understanding climate patterns and solar influences Signup and view all the answers

How do scientists measure the solar constant and monitor variations over time?

Utilizing radiometers and satellites Signup and view all the answers

Which Earth-Sun angle provides information about the direction of sunlight at any specific point on the Earth's surface?

Solar Azimuth Angle Signup and view all the answers

What does the angle of incidence refer to in solar energy applications?

The angle between incoming sunlight and a surface perpendicular to the Sun's rays Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the Sun?

Presence of harmful effects like skin damage Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for the growing emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy sources?

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to burning fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

Why are renewable energy sources considered more sustainable and secure compared to non-renewable sources?

Continuous or naturally restored availability of renewables Signup and view all the answers

How do renewable energy projects contribute to community and rural development?

By fostering economic development and providing job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What impact does public awareness of environmental issues have on the demand for renewable energy?

Leads to increased support and investment in renewable energy Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary conversion process in photovoltaic cells?

Which of the following energy sources is not considered renewable if sourced unsustainably?

What is the main environmental advantage of renewable energy sources?

What is the primary source of energy in nuclear power plants?

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?

What is the primary motivation behind the global transition to renewable energy sources?

What is the primary source of energy for power generation in India?

What is the goal of the Indian government's ambitious renewable energy targets?

What is the primary challenge posed by rapid urbanization in India?

What is the purpose of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme in India?

What is the primary difference between a pyrheliometer and a pyranometer?

What is the purpose of the glass or quartz dome in a pyranometer?

What is the typical unit of measurement for solar irradiance in both pyrheliometers and pyranometers?

What is the function of a sunshine recorder in meteorology, climatology, and solar energy studies?

What is the characteristic of a pyranometer's cosine response?

What is the primary purpose of a pyrheliometer in solar energy research?

Which type of radiation has wavelengths between 400 nm to 700 nm and is visible to the human eye?

What is the function of the black coating on the sensing element of a pyrheliometer?

Why is calibration of a pyrheliometer crucial for obtaining reliable measurements?

What is the significance of the near-infrared region of infrared radiation in various applications?

What is the primary function of the glass sphere or prism in a sunshine recorder?

What is the purpose of the sun path diagram in sunshine recorders?

What is the result of the focused sunlight on the recording medium?

What is the main advantage of modern sunshine recorders over traditional ones?

What is the significance of daily and annual sunshine data in climate studies?

What is the purpose of deploying sunshine recorders globally?

What is the climatological significance of sunshine data?

What is the contribution of sunshine recorders to meteorological databases and climate studies?

What is the significance of the rotation of the sunshine recorder on a daily basis?

What is the result of the measurement of the length of the burns or marks on the recording medium?

What is the primary focus of studying the solar constant in solar physics and Earth sciences?

How do scientists measure the solar constant and monitor variations over time?

Which Earth-Sun angle provides information about the direction of sunlight at any specific point on the Earth's surface?

What does the angle of incidence refer to in solar energy applications?

What is a primary characteristic of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the Sun?

What is a key reason for the growing emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy sources?

Why are renewable energy sources considered more sustainable and secure compared to non-renewable sources?

How do renewable energy projects contribute to community and rural development?

What impact does public awareness of environmental issues have on the demand for renewable energy?

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