Question

passive solar heating
photovoltaic (pv) cell
solar energy
hydroelectric power
active solar heating
energy from the sun that is absorbed by plants and used as fuel by virtually all organisms
the process by which the sun’s energy is collected, stored, and distributed in an enclosed dwelling
a process that uses devices to collect, store, and circulate heat produced from solar energy
a device that uses thin wafers of semiconductor material to produce electricity directly from solar energy
electricity that is produced from the energy of moving water
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Explanation:

• passive solar heating: Relies on the natural collection/storage of solar heat in a building without mechanical devices, matching the description.
• photovoltaic (PV) cell: A semiconductor-based device that directly converts sunlight to electricity, aligning with the definition.
• solar energy: The broad term for sun-derived energy, which forms the base of food chains (used by plants/all organisms).
• hydroelectric power: Generates electricity using the kinetic energy of moving water, matching the description.
• active solar heating: Uses mechanical/electrical devices (pumps, collectors) to move and store solar heat, fitting the given process definition.

Answer:

1. passive solar heating → the process by which the sun's energy is collected, stored, and distributed in an enclosed dwelling
2. photovoltaic (PV) cell → a device that uses thin wafers of semiconductor material to produce electricity directly from solar energy
3. solar energy → energy from the sun that is absorbed by plants and used as fuel by virtually all organisms
4. hydroelectric power → electricity that is produced from the energy of moving water
5. active solar heating → a process that uses devices to collect, store, and circulate heat produced from solar energy