It's All in the Wind

What is the main idea of the article?

• The use of wind power is growing.

• Wind energy does not pollution.

• The uses of wind power have not changed since ancient times.

• Rock Port, Missouri was the first American city to be powered completely by wind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following details supports the MAIN idea?

• Many people still use natural resources.

• Sailors were the first to use wind power.

• When warm air rises, cooler air moves in to take its place.

• Wind machines are the fastest-growing energy source in the United States.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

According to the article, why is wind energy better than natural resources, such as coal, natural gas, and oil? (HINT: Look on page 417, 1st paragraph.)

• Wind is easier to produce.

• It is less expensive to produce wind energy.

• These natural resources CAN be renewed (easily replaced), but wind energy CANNOT.

• Wind energy CAN be renewed (easily replaced), but these other natural resources CANNOT.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

How does electricity get to homes from tubines? (HINT: Look on page 416, 2nd paragraph.)

• through posts

• through wires

• through rods

• through blades

What can you conclude from the article?

• Fewer cities will make use of wind power.

• Wind machines are NOT improving.

• Wind machines are becoming more expensive.

• Scientists are looking for additional forms of renewable energy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10