Lesson 10b - Wind

Question 1

What is wind energy?

Answer 1

Capture + conversion of wind into energy by/within turbines

Question 2

What are the benefits of wind energy?

Answer 2

Small land profile
Improving relative cost + competitiveness
Pollution free
Consistent time profile

Question 3

What are the costs of wind energy?

Answer 3

Predictability
Significant output needs many turbines

Question 4

What are the implications of wind turbines?

Answer 4

May harm property prices
Disrupts habitats
Affects biodiversity
Land may be protected

Question 5

Assess the contribution of wind energy to energy security

Answer 5

Willingness to invest determines output
Climate dependency
Promotes self sufficiency

Question 6

What is the emission profile of a wind turbine?

Answer 6

Small production based CO2 emissions
No further emissions
No fuel required

Question 7

How many turbines are required to match the energy output of one nuclear plant?

Answer 7

7000