Wind Energy Quiz

What is wind energy?

• The energy produced by the sun

• The energy generated from the movement of the wind

• The energy from the moon

What do wind turbines do?

• They make the wind blow faster

• They generate electricity from the wind

• They produce clouds

Which part of a wind turbine collects the energy from the wind?

• The tower

• The blades

• The generator

Why is wind energy considered a clean energy source?

• Because it produces air pollution

• Because it doesn't produce air pollution

• Because it uses a lot of water

What can wind turbines be used for?

• Making it rain

• Generating electricity

• Cleaning the air

True or False: Wind energy is a renewable energy source.

How does the wind turn the blades of a wind turbine?

• The wind pushes the blades from the front.

• The wind pulls the blades from behind.

• The wind flows over the curved shape of the blades, causing them to spin.

Which of these is a benefit of using wind energy?

• It produces a lot of pollution

• It helps reduce the need for fossil fuels

• It makes the weather unpredictable

What do you call a group of wind turbines working together in the same area to generate electricity?

• A wind farm

• A wind party

• A wind club

Wind energy is most commonly used to generate:

• Freshwater

• Electricity

• Sunlight