Where does wind energy come from?
The atmosphere
Clouds
The ground
Gas
What type of energy is wind energy?
Potential
Reliable
Kinetic
Renewable
True or False: Wind energy is only powered by wind.
True
False
Fill in the Blank: Wind energy is _____ free.
Air
Wind
Pollution
Money
Which sport utilizes wind energy?
Kite Surfing
Basketball
Football
Track
Why are wind turbines a threat to wildlife?
Can blow them away
Causes pollution
Animals can get caught in the blades
The gas can poison them
Wind is used to power which of the following?
A scooter
A ship
A skateboard
A car
What is needed in order to keep a turbine going?
Water motor
People
Constant wind
Lots of fuel
What causes wind?
Variations in the Earth's surface
All of the above
The Sun heating the atmosphere
Rotation of the Earth
What is the earliest recorded use for windmills?
Grinding grain
Pumping water
Generating electricity
Jousting
How many blades does a modern wind turbine have?
1
3
4
2
What form of energy is the desired output of the wind turbine?
All of the above
Solar Energy
Electrical Energy
Mechanical Energy
Which one is not one of the advantages for wind energy?
Wind energy pollutes the air
Its a clean fuel source
Safer way of getting energy
Created many jobs for many people
