Wind power

Question 1

Using wind turbines

Answer 1

Lots of them put up in exposed places like on moors or round coasts.

Question 2

How do wind turbines work?

Answer 2

.each turbine has a generator in it - the rotating blades turn the generator and produce electricity

Question 3

How do they contribute to pollution?

Answer 3

Only a little when they’re manufactured otherwise none

Question 4

What are disadvantages of wind turbines?

Answer 4

.They spoil the view
. 1500 wind turbines are needed to replace one coal-fired power station
- this many cover a lot of ground (big effect on scenery)
.can be very noisy which affects people living nearby
.turbines stop when wind stops
.impossible to increase supply when there’s extra demand
high initial costs

Question 5

What percentage of the time do wind turbines produce electricity?

Answer 5

70-85%

Question 6

What are advantages of wind turbines?

Answer 6

.no fuel costs and minimal running costs
.no permanent damage to landscape