Wind Power Science Olympiad

What is wind power generation?

• The process of converting wind energy into electrical power using wind turbines.

• The process of converting solar energy into electrical power using solar panels.

• The process of converting water energy into electrical power using hydroelectric dams.

• The process of converting geothermal energy into electrical power using geothermal power plants.

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Which of the following is an advantage of wind power?

• It is a non-renewable energy source that produces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants.

• It is an expensive energy source that requires a lot of maintenance.

• It is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants.

• It is an unreliable energy source that is dependent on weather conditions.

What is the purpose of a wind turbine blade?

• To generate electricity from the wind

• To provide stability to the wind turbine

• To capture the kinetic energy from the wind and convert it into rotational energy.

• To reduce the noise produced by the wind turbine

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

• To convert the rotational energy into electrical energy

• To capture the wind energy

• To provide stability to the wind turbine

• To reduce the noise produced by the wind turbine

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Which renewable energy source can be found both onshore and offshore?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Power

• Geothermal Energy

• Biomass Energy

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Which type of renewable energy uses turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Power

• Hydropower

• Geothermal Energy

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How does wind power generate electricity?

• By heating water to turn turbines

• By using solar panels to capture wind energy

• By using turbines to capture wind energy and convert it into electrical energy

• By burning biomass materials

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Which renewable energy source requires the least amount of water to produce electricity?

• Hydropower

• Biomass

• Wind Power

• Geothermal Energy

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What is a disadvantage of wind power?

• Wind turbines are noisy and can harm wildlife

• Wind turbines are expensive to build and maintain

• Wind power is not a renewable energy source

• Intermittency and dependence on weather conditions

Which country has the highest wind power capacity?

• China

• United States

• India

• Germany