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