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