Wind Farms - Lots of Wind Turbines Flashcards
1
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What does wind power involve?
A
Putting lots of wind turbines up in exposed places - like on moors, around the coast or out at sea
2
Q
What do wind turbines use energy from?
A
The kinetic energy store of moving air to generate electricity
3
Q
What is good about wind turbines?
A
They are quite cheap to run They’re very tough and reliable The wind is free Renewable Doesn’t produce and polluting waste Wind never runs out
4
Q
What is bad about wind turbines?
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Spoil view Need about 1500 to = one coal-fired power station Very noisy Cover a lot of ground Wind may not be strong enough Expensive to set up
