Question

D. Answer the following questions.
1. What is solar energy? Write some of its uses.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.

As heat for making hot water, heating buildings and cooking.

To generate electricity with solar cells or heat engines.

To take the salt away from sea water.

To use sun rays for drying clothes and towels.

It is used by plants for the process of photosynthesis.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Solar energy is used today in a number of ways: As heat for making hot water, heating buildings and cooking. To generate electricity with solar cells or heat engines. To take the salt away from sea water.