Solar Power and Electricity Generation
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What is the main motivation behind the development of renewable energy sources, according to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh?

  • Because exhaustible energy sources in the country are limited (correct)
  • To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • To reduce dependence on foreign oil
  • To provide energy storage

    • What is one of the ways solar thermal energy can be used?

  • To heat water (correct)
  • To generate electricity
  • To fuel vehicles
  • To power industrial processes

    • What led to a decline in the use of solar water heaters in the early 1900s?

  • High installation costs
  • Lack of government incentives
  • Technical difficulties
  • Availability of low-cost oil and natural gas (correct)

    • Which of the following countries requires the use of solar water heaters in new constructions?

    <p>Australia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the method that uses sunlight to make water potable?

    <p>Solar Disinfection (SODIS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people in developing nations use the SODIS method daily for their drinking water?

    <p>Over 2 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using solar water heaters over traditional stoves that burned wood or coal?

    <p>They are cleaner and cost less to operate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the solar water heater first introduced?

    <p>Late 1800s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use of solar energy?

    <p>Fossil fuel production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common application of solar thermal energy in Nicaragua?

    <p>Sterilizing medical equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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