3rd Grade Wonders Unit 5 Week 5 Comprehension

What is the Main Idea of the article?

• A. The use of wind power is growing.

• B. Wind energy does not produce pollution

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

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

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Which of the following details supports the Main Idea?

• F. Many people still use natural resources.

• G. Sailors were the first to use wind power.

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

• I. Wind machines are the fasted growing energy source in the United States

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According to the article, why is wind energy more beneficial than natural resources, such as coal, natural gas, and oil?

• A. Wind is easier to produce.

• B. It is less expensive to produce wind energy.

• C. These natural resources can be renewed, but wind energy cannot.

• D. Wind energy can be renewed but these other natural resources cannot.

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How does electricity get to homes from the turbines?

• F. Through posts

• G. through wires

• H. through rods

• I. through blades

What can you conclude from the article?

• A. fewer cities will make use of wind power.

• B. Wind machines are becoming more efficient

• C. Wind machines are becoming more expensive

• D. Scientists are looking for additional forms of renewable energy.

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