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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?

Australia (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Solar Disinfection (SODIS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Over 2 million (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

When was the solar water heater first introduced?

Late 1800s (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fossil fuel production (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sterilizing medical equipment (D) Signup and view all the answers

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