Wind and Solar Energy

Electric current is the flow of ______________________

• electrons

• protons

• neutrons

• both protons and neutrons

Sunlight is made of bundles of radiant energy called

• electrons

• protons

• neutrons

• photons

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What causes the production of wind?

• rotation of the Earth

• variations in the Earth's atmosphere

• the Sun heating the atmosphere

• all of the above

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Which U.S. state gets the highest percentage of its electricity from wind?

• Iowa

• Texas

• Ohio

• Florida

Write 3 advantages of using wind power to generate electricity.

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Why do you think advantages of using wind power outweigh its disadvantages? Explain in detail.

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Which of the following best describes photosynthesis?

• The process of the Sun's energy used for electricity

• The process plants use to make food from the Sun's energy and Carbon dioxide

• The process used by plants to take in oxygen.

• The process plants use to make food from the Sun's energy and oxygen.

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In what ways solar panels are beneficial for generating electricity? Write all the benefits.

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In what different ways modern day wind turbines are better than wind turbines built decades ago?

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