Practice Harnessing Wind And Solar Energy (8.1.2)

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Question 1.
What is renewable energy?
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Think about sources like wind and sunlight.
Question 2.
Name one type of renewable energy.
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Consider energy sources that do not deplete.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of wind turbines?
- To capture solar energy
- To generate electricity from wind
- To store energy
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Consider what wind energy does.
4Question 4.
True or False: Solar panels are used to convert sunlight into electricity.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of solar technology.
Question 5.
Analyze the pros and cons of transitioning an entire nation from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
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Weigh the environmental benefits against economic costs.
Question 6.
Design a simple solar energy solution for a remote area with no access to the grid, including components and expected benefits.
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Consider the components necessary for sustainability in a remote location.

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