AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 6.8 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.8 of AP Environmental Science – Solar Energy.
Questions List
Topic 6.8
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENG-3.J
What is solar energy primarily derived from?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Environmental Science Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 6.8: Solar Energy
Learning Objective: ENG-3.J
Describe the use of solar energy in power generation.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.J.1
Photovoltaic solar cells capture light energy from the sun and transform it directly into electrical energy. Their use is limited by the availability of sunlight.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.J.2
Active solar energy systems use solar energy to heat a liquid through mechanical and electric equipment to collect and store the energy captured from the sun.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.J.3
Passive solar energy systems absorb heat directly from the sun without the use of mechanical and electric equipment, and energy cannot be collected or stored.
Learning Objective: ENG-3.K
Describe the effects of the use of solar energy in power generation on the environment.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.K.1
Solar energy systems have low environmental impact and produce clean energy, but they can be expensive. Large solar energy farms may negatively impact desert ecosystems.
