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100

This device converts sunlight directly into electricity.

What is a solar panel?

100

These towering structures with blades are used to harness wind energy.

What are wind turbines? 

100

This is the largest source of renewable electricity worldwide. 

What is hydroelectric power? 

100

This superhero is also known as "The Dark Knight."

Who is Batman?

100

This is the most common renewable energy source that we get from the sun.

What is solar energy? 

200

The efficiency of solar panels is affected by this factor, often blocked by clouds.

What is sunlight?

200

The fastest-growing job in the wind energy sector is this position, responsible for maintaining wind turbines. 

What is a wind turbine technician? 

200

Hydroelectric power plants are typically built on these natural bodies of water. 

What are river? 

200

This animated movie features a talking snowman named Olaf.

What is Frozen? 

200

Renewable energy sources are good for the environment because they do not produce a lot of this harmful gas.

What is carbon dioxide or CO2?

300

This type of solar power uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate heat and electricity. 

What is concentrated solar power? 

300

Wind farms are commonly found in these locations due to strong and consistent wind patterns. 

What are coastal areas or plains? 

300

The force of the river's current applies pressure on a turbine. 

What is a Run-of-the-river system?

300

The Video game where players build and break blocks to create structures. 

What is Minecraft? 

300

This type of renewable energy is generated by the movement of air across the earth's surface?

What is wind energy? 

400

These large-scale solar installations, often found in deserts, are designed to generate electricity for thousands of homes. 

What are solar farms?

400

This term is made by uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. 

What is wind?

400

Washington, California, Oregon, New york, and Alabama. 

What are the top five states to produce hydropower energy in the USA? 

400

The first name of the singer who released the album"1989."

Who is Taylor (Swift)? 

400

This area in the United States, known for lots of wind, is often called "America's Wind Corridor."  

What is the Midwest? What is tornado valley? 

500

This term refers to the ability of a material to convert sunlight into electricity, a key metric for solar panels. 

What is photovoltaic (PV cells)?

500

A turbine that looks like an eggbeater. 

What is a Vertical-axis turbine? 

500

Built for mainly flood control, Municipal water supply, and irrigation water.

Are dams made for electricity production? 

500

This Actor plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Who is Tom Halland? 

500

This renewable energy source uses the natural movement of water to generate electricity. 

What is hydroelectric power?