A Wind Turbine Is A Machine

What is the purpose of a wind turbine?

• To heat homes

• To grind wheat

• To produce electricity

• To pump water

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How does the wind turbine generate electricity?

• By using solar panels

• By using water power

• By harnessing the power of the wind to spin blades connected to a generator

• By burning fossil fuels

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Why are wind turbines considered a type of renewable energy?

• Because they are expensive to build

• Because they rely on a never-ending source of energy

• Because they produce a lot of pollution

• Because they use up all the wind

What is the advantage of building taller wind turbines?

• They take up less space

• They are easier to maintain

• They are cheaper to build

• They can capture more wind and generate more electricity

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Why are wind farms built in places with strong, steady winds?

• To make the landscape look more beautiful

• To reduce the noise of the turbines

• To ensure a constant source of wind for generating electricity

• To provide a habitat for wildlife