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