Wind Energy

How Does A Wind Turbine Make Electricity?

• Robots Inside Do Push-Ups Inside

• Tiny Elves Inside The Blades Run On Treadmills

• They Raise Water That Then Flows Downhill

• The Spinning Blades Turn A Shaft That Connects To Generator

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How Many Blades Does A Modern Wind Turbine Have?

• Two

• Four

• Five

• Three

What is an advantage of wind turbines?

• It's cheap to build.

• It doesn't create noise pollution.

• It doesn't cause harm to wildlife (aka birds).

• It's renewable energy.

What is the ideal location for building wind turbines? (Choose more than one)!

• Plains

• Hills

• Offshore

• Cities

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Which state has the MOST wind turbines?

• Kansas

• Texas

• California

• Minnesota

What are a group of wind turbines called?

• The Sky

• Power Plant

• Wind Farms

• A Fence

What device monitors the direction of wind?

• Compass

• Weather Vane

• Hair

• Thermometer

What is the ENERGY TRANSFORMATION for Wind Turbines?

• Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy

• Electrical Energy to Mechanical Energy

• Thermal Energy to Electrical Energy

• Mechanical Energy to Radiant Energy

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Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE to Wind Turbines?

• They can be a threat to wildlife (aka birds).

• They can pollute the air.

• There are not enough places to build Wind Turbines.

• They are too tall.

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Why is WIND ENERGY considered a renewable energy source?

• It can be used up.

• It's related to the weather.

• It will not run out anytime soon.

• It can be used to generate electricity.