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Which form of energy can be converted from solar energy?
Which form of energy can be converted from solar energy?
- Thermal energy (correct)
- Chemical energy
- Kinetic energy
- Nuclear energy
What is the process by which the sun produces energy?
What is the process by which the sun produces energy?
- Chemical reaction
- Nuclear fusion (correct)
- Nuclear fission
- Electromagnetic radiation
What is the primary component used to create solar cells?
What is the primary component used to create solar cells?
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Silicon (correct)
- Oxygen
What is the photovoltaic effect?
What is the photovoltaic effect?
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What is a solar pond?
What is a solar pond?
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Which layer of the solar pond contains the water with the most salt?
Which layer of the solar pond contains the water with the most salt?
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What is the purpose of keeping the ponds clear?
What is the purpose of keeping the ponds clear?
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What makes solar ponds a sustainable source of heat and power?
What makes solar ponds a sustainable source of heat and power?
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What is one use of solar energy mentioned in the text?
What is one use of solar energy mentioned in the text?
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What is one disadvantage of solar power mentioned in the text?
What is one disadvantage of solar power mentioned in the text?
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