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Environmental physics questions

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# Question
1

What is meant by epicentre and wind belt as used in Geophysics?


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2

Give two positive effects of wind on plant growth.


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3

Identify three types of seismic waves


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4

Outline two characteristics of three types of seismic wave.


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5

What is meant by solar constant?


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6

List two factors on which the solar constant depends.


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7

Give two advantages of photovoltaic systems.


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8

Briefly explain how photovoltaic cells work.


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9

Estimate the maximum power available from 10m​2​ of solar panels.


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10

Calculate the volume of water per second which must pass through if the inlet and outlet
temperature of the panels are at 10°​C and 60°​C respectively. (Assume the wave carries
away energy at the same rate as the maximum power available).


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