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by Karolina, Ryan, and Elizabeth
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Speed of Light & Wavelengths Quiz

1. What are NOT used to create energy from sunlight?
     sun-capture systems
     solar thermal plants
     photovoltaic cells

2. Passive solar-powered homes have
     photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity
     sun-capture systems which power generators
     windows that allow the sun's heat to enter and warm the house

3. Active solar-powered homes have
     photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity
     sun-capture systems which power generators
     windows that allow the sun's heat to enter and warm the house

4. Top speeds for a solar-powered car are
     26 miles per hour
     37 miles per hour
     42 miles per hour

5. Reptiles use sunlight to
     maintain their body heat
     aide them in hunting
     help protect them from predators

6. What materials do plants require to create glucose and oxygen?
     water, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide
     nitrogen, light, water
     water, carbon dioxide, light

7. What are photovoltaic cells made of?
     thin slices of semiconductor materials
     thin slices of rubber
     thin slices of microchips

8. Plants are known as
     autotrophs
     photomins
     phototrophs

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