The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Vocabulary

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What is fertilizer?

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A substance added to soil to help plants grow.

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What is maize?

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A type of corn.

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What is a rotor?

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A part that rotates the blade in a windmill.

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What is a generator?

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is Direct Current (DC)?

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A type of electrical current where charges move in one direction.

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What is the purpose of a windmill?

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To convert wind energy into mechanical energy.

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What is the role of blades in a windmill?

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To capture wind energy and convert it into rotational motion.

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What is the shaft in a windmill?

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A cylindrical bar that transmits rotational motion from the rotor to the generator.

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What is the importance of wind energy?

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It is a renewable energy source that reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.