Solar Power
What is solar power?
A form of energy from the sun and is converted into electricity.
What is hydro powers' power source?
Water.
What is wind power?
A renewable resource that uses wind to produce electricity.
True/False
Electricity is important to us.
True
True/False
We can live without electricity.
False
Where is the solar power absorbed and converted into electricity?
In the solar panels.
What is a dam?
A barrier that let water flow through it to produce electricity.
True/False
Wind power makes no noise.
False
What was being compared to the fact that "only use electricity once in a while"?
Junk-food
Which of these do we use that uses electricity...
a.eating b.lighting c.all of the above d.none of the above
b.lighting
When do solar panels consume the energy?
In daytime.
What is used do produce hydroelectric power?
A dam.
Are wind turbines and windmills the same? Why or why not?
No, they are not the same because wind turbines are made to produce electricity, but windmills are made to produce flour/ crush mill.
What was being told on the pictures on "How to use electricity wisely" slide?
On that slide, it was telling us that even if we are going to destroy the environment to produce electricity, we should at least use it to help peoples' lives.
What is kilowatt-hours mean?
Kilowatt-hours is the measurement that measures how much electricity is being and been used.
Can solar power only be used with solar panels? If not, what other materials?
No, it can be use with all types of materials that are absorbent to solar power.
What do you use to depart the hydroelectric power?
Power lines/ wires
Which one of these are true about wind power...
a. is efficient
b.is cheap
c. doesn't affect the environment
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Should you use electricity as an easy way out of you problem?
No, you shouldn't.
What does the EIA stand for?
Environmental Investigation Agency
Is there a con to solar power? If so, what is it?
Yes, and it is that if the sun doesn't come out, it doesn't give as much as solar power as it would usually would.
What are the main parts in the dam that produce the electricity?
(Hint: 2 parts)
The turbine and the generator. As the water flows through, the turbine starts moving and starts the generator. The generator then produces the energy.
Does wind power create pollution? If so, what type of pollution?
Wind power doesn't create any type of pollution.
Should we just get banned from using electricity? Why?
We shouldn't get banned from it because we have used it so much, but we can start thinking of alternatives.
How much billion kilowatt-hours did we use this year (extra 50 points if you convert it into trillions)?
Billions: 4010 kilowatt-hours
Trillions:4.01 kilowatt-hours