Offshore Wind Power Quiz

What is one of the goals of the Biden administration regarding offshore wind power by 2030?

• Power 5 million homes

• Power 10 million homes

• Power 15 million homes

• Power 20 million homes

What is one of the benefits of offshore wind farms mentioned in the text?

• Increase in fossil fuel usage

• Reduction in carbon emissions

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in local wind speed

How high can some wind turbines reach above the water’s surface?

• 500 feet

• 600 feet

• 700 feet

• 850 feet

What is one of the local impacts of wind farms on the environment?

• Increase in local wind speed

• Creation of local climates

• Decrease in ocean currents

• Increase in fossil fuel emissions

Why are offshore wind farms less prone to political pushback compared to onshore wind power?

• They are cheaper to build

• They are located far from people’s backyards

• They produce more energy

• They are easier to maintain

What is one of the main reasons offshore wind has become a subject of political disagreement in the U.S.?

• The high cost of building offshore wind farms

• The potential negative effects on marine ecosystems

• The lack of suitable locations for offshore wind farms

• The limited availability of technology for offshore wind power

According to Ute Daewel, what is one of the challenges scientists face regarding offshore wind turbines?

• Finding suitable locations for the turbines

• Understanding the true effects of thousands of offshore wind turbines

• Reducing the cost of offshore wind power

• Increasing the efficiency of wind turbines

What percentage of the world's population lives within 60 miles of the ocean, according to the text?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

What is one of the benefits of offshore wind power mentioned in the text?

• It can reduce the cost of electricity during extreme events

• It can increase the efficiency of traditional fishing grounds

• It can eliminate the need for fossil fuels

• It can reduce the need for coastal homeowners

What is one of the criticisms of offshore wind farms mentioned in the text?

• They are too expensive to build

• They can kill large-bodied waterbirds

• They are not efficient in producing energy

• They take up too much space