What type of energy is wind energy?
Potential
Renewable
Kinetic
Reliable
What causes wind?
All of the above
The Sun heating the atmosphere
Rotation of the Earth
Variations in the Earth's surface
Where does wind energy come from?
Clouds
The ground
Gas
The atmosphere
What is the earliest recorded use for windmills?
Jousting
Generating electricity
Pumping water
Grinding grain
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
True or False: Wind energy is only powered by wind.
False
True
How many blades does a modern wind turbine have?
1
3
2
4
Wind is used to power which of the following?
A ship
A skateboard
A scooter
A car
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
Fill in the Blank: Wind energy is _____ free.
Wind
Air
Money
Pollution
What form of energy is the desired output of the wind turbine?
Electrical Energy
Solar Energy
Mechanical Energy
All of the above
Which sport utilizes wind energy?
Basketball
Football
Kite Surfing
Track
What is needed in order to keep a turbine going?
People
Constant wind
Lots of fuel
Water motor