The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 6 Quiz

What is the main topic of Chapter 6 in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• The science of electricity

• The history of wind energy

• N/A

• The life of the author

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What were some of the challenges faced by William in Chapter 6?

• William had difficulty communicating with his team

• William struggled with finding inspiration

• Some of the challenges faced by William in Chapter 6 were dealing with a difficult client, managing tight deadlines, and overcoming technical issues.

• William faced no challenges in Chapter 6

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What were the agricultural practices discussed in Chapter 6?

• Deforestation and monoculture farming

• Crop rotation, intercropping, use of organic fertilizers, and integrated pest management.

• Hunting, gathering, and fishing

• Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

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What was the importance of education for William?

• To start his own business

• To become a professional athlete

• Unknown

• To become a doctor

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What are some examples of renewable energy sources mentioned in Chapter 6?

• solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass

• coal, oil, and gas

• nuclear, coal, and oil

• fossil fuels, nuclear, and natural gas

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What motivated William to invent a windmill?

• To make money by selling electricity and water.

• To provide electricity and water to his village in Malawi.

• To impress his friends and family.

• To win a science fair competition.

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What materials did William use to build his windmill?

• William used scrap metal, bicycle parts, and PVC pipes to build his windmill.

• William used plastic, rubber, and cardboard to build his windmill.

• William used feathers, paper, and string to build his windmill.

• William used wood, glass, and concrete to build his windmill.

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How did William's windmill help his community?

• By increasing the cost of electricity for the community

• By creating noise pollution

• By providing a source of renewable energy

• By causing pollution and harming the environment

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What was the initial reaction of the community towards William's windmill?

• Angry

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Skeptical

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What lesson can be learned from William's story?

• The lesson that can be learned from William's story is the importance of perseverance and determination.

• The lesson that can be learned from William's story is to never try again

• The lesson that can be learned from William's story is to give up easily

• The lesson that can be learned from William's story is that determination is not important

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