Green Warrior Class 5 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Solar energy is a great "Clean Energy" source, but it has a specific limitation. Which of the following is a major challenge for solar power?

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A It produces too much carbon dioxide during the day.
B Solar panels work better when it is raining.
C It is "intermittent," meaning it cannot produce electricity at night or during very cloudy weather.
D Using solar energy makes the sun lose its heat faster.

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Answer: C. It is "intermittent," meaning it cannot produce electricity at night or during very cloudy weather.

Answer: (C)
Simple Explanation: "Intermittent" means it doesn't work all the time. Since solar panels need sunlight, we need special batteries to store power for use when the sun goes down.

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Solar energy is a great "Clean Energy" source, but it has a specific limitation. Which of the following is a major challenge for solar power?

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