Question

categorization 10 points
determine if each statement is fact or fiction for solar energy.
fact
is a renewable resource
is impacted by the weather
protons flow through wires to generate energy
can produce a large amount of waste as panels wear out
fiction
can take up valuable land space for housing or food production
produces air pollution
solar energy increases fossil fuel demands
requires large fan - like structures for energy production
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Explanation:

• Fact:
• "Is a renewable resource": Solar energy is a renewable resource as it is derived from the sun which is an abundant and constantly available source.
• "Is impacted by the weather": Cloudy or overcast weather can reduce the amount of solar energy that solar panels can capture.
• Fiction:
• "Protons flow through wires to generate energy": In solar energy production, electrons (not protons) flow through wires in the photovoltaic cells to generate an electric current.
• "Can produce a large amount of waste as panels wear out": Solar panels have a long lifespan (25 - 30 years on average) and the waste from them is relatively minimal compared to non - renewable energy sources. Also, recycling technologies for solar panels are being developed.
• "Requires large fan - like structures for energy production": Solar energy production uses solar panels (photovoltaic or solar - thermal collectors), not fan - like structures (which are used in wind energy).
• "Solar energy increases fossil fuel demands": Solar energy is a substitute for fossil fuels. As more solar energy is adopted, the demand for fossil fuels for electricity generation can decrease.
• "Produces air pollution": Solar energy production (during operation) does not produce air pollution. The manufacturing process has some environmental impacts, but it is much cleaner than fossil fuel - based energy production during operation.
• "Can take up valuable land space for housing or food production": While solar farms do occupy land, they can be co - located with other land uses (e.g., agrivoltaics where solar panels are installed over crops) and there are also options like rooftop solar which do not take up additional land for energy production.

Answer:

• Fact:
• Is a renewable resource
• Is impacted by the weather
• Fiction:
• Protons flow through wires to generate energy
• Can produce a large amount of waste as panels wear out
• Requires large fan - like structures for energy production
• Solar energy increases fossil fuel demands
• Produces air pollution
• Can take up valuable land space for housing or food production