Wind Turbines Quiz

What are wind turbines primarily used for?

• To create wind

• To store energy

• To make electricity from the wind

• To measure wind speed

Why is wind considered a renewable source of energy?

• It can be used repeatedly

• It is easy to store

• It is available in limited quantities

• It is the cheapest energy source

What is one historical use of wind energy mentioned in the text?

• To generate electricity

• To power factories

• To heat homes

• To move boats and ships

What part of the wind turbine catches the wind?

• Transformer

• Nacelle

• Rotor Blade

• Gearbox

What does the gearbox do in a wind turbine?

• Carries electricity to the ground

• Makes the spinning faster

• Catches the wind

• Protects the generator

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

• To change spinning movement into electricity

• To catch the wind

• To hold the rotor and nacelle

• To make electricity stronger

What is the purpose of the nacelle?

• To protect the turbine from weather

• To carry electricity

• To catch the wind

• To hold the rotor and gearbox

What does the power cable do?

• Makes electricity stronger

• Carries electricity from the turbine to the ground

• Catches the wind

• Holds the nacelle in place

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

• To store electricity

• To protect the generator

• To hold up the rotor and nacelle

• To catch the wind

What does the transformer do?

• Carries electricity to the ground

• Catches the wind

• Holds the rotor and nacelle

• Makes electricity stronger for long distances