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1
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What is the definition for wind energy?

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Wind turbines collect kinetic energy produced by wind and convert it into electricity.

2
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What is the definition for coal?

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Coal is formed from tropical plants that died millions of years ago. It is mostly carbon, so it turns into CO2 when burned.

3
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In 2014 how much of the world’s energy was wind?

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3%.

4
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Who is the lead producer for wind?

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China.

5
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Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy. What was the increase in generating capacity in 2014?

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16.5%

6
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Coal is used in power stations worldwide. Is it efficient and does it generate large or small amounts of electricity?

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It’s efficient and generates large amounts of energy.

7
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Where is there large amounts of coal?

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In 70 countries.

8
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When is it expected that coal will run out?

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200 years

9
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What are the advantages of wind?

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They are quiet because of new technology. They are clean. It is one of the cheapest source of renewable energy.

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What are the advantages for coal?

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It provides relativity cheap energy.