Question 1
for a wind farm to be effective, it needs to be in a place with
constant wind
no wind
high average wind speeds
low average wind speeds
2 points
question 2
which statement about energy generated from wind is true?
wind is free "fuel," and government taxes on its use are lower than those on fossil fuel use.
wind power gives off no greenhouse gases, but some people feel it spoils the view of the landscape.
wind power uses more water than coal power plants, but it is a far safer power source for wildlife.
wind power is abundant everywhere, and battery storage of excess power is very inexpensive.
2 points
question 3
from where does geothermal energy come?
from deep within the earth
from nonrenewable energy sources
from the energy captured from the sun
from steam
2 points
question 4
what is one benefit of using tides for energy?
increased carbon dioxide production
unlimited energy
reduced greenhouse gases
alteration to tides in area
2 points
question 5
tides can be used to convert kinetic energy into
electrical energy
potential energy
chemical energy
nuclear energy
2 points