Wind Turbine Quiz 2

What is the main purpose of a wind turbine?

• To pump water from underground

• To extract natural gas

• To generate electric power

• To harness solar energy

How do the rotor blades of a wind turbine generate electricity?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By converting wind energy into mechanical energy

• By burning fossil fuels

• By using geothermal heat

What causes the rotor blades of a wind turbine to spin?

• The force of lift

• The force of gravity

• The force of friction

• The force of drag

What connects the rotor of a wind turbine to the generator?

• A direct electrical connection

• A series of gears

• A hydraulic system

• A network of wires

What type of energy source does a wind turbine use?

• Non-renewable energy

• Renewable energy

• Nuclear energy

• Fossil fuel energy

What is the purpose of the gearbox in a wind turbine?

• To speed up the rotation of the generator

• To slow down the rotation of the rotor

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To store excess electricity

What is the role of the generator in a wind turbine?

• To cool down the turbine components

• To store wind energy for later use

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To convert wind energy into mechanical energy

What is the main advantage of using wind energy to generate electricity?

• It produces no air pollution

• It requires a large amount of water

• It is not a reliable source of energy

• It is expensive to set up wind turbines

What is the purpose of the animation in the article?

• To showcase the benefits of nuclear power

• To explain the operation of a wind turbine

• To demonstrate the process of photosynthesis

• To illustrate the extraction of natural gas

What is the main source of power for a wind turbine?

• Coal

• Hydroelectricity

• Natural gas

• Wind