Renewable Energy
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What type of renewable energy harnesses the power of sunlight to generate electricity?
About Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Learn about solar, wind, and other clean energy technologies powering our future A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What type of renewable energy harnesses the power of sunlight to generate electricity?
Answer: Solar
2. What device converts sunlight directly into electricity?
Answer: Photovoltaic cell
3. Which country is the world's largest producer of wind energy?
Answer: China
4. What type of energy comes from the heat within the Earth?
Answer: Geothermal energy
5. The Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric power station, is located in which country?
Answer: China
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Renewable Energy?
Renewable Energy has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Renewable Energy free to play?
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How long does Renewable Energy take?
Most players finish Renewable Energy in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Renewable Energy?
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