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What is the main cause of winds according to the text?
What is the main cause of winds according to the text?
- Irregularities of the earth's surface
- Flow patterns modified by the earth's terrain
- Uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun (correct)
- Rotation of the earth
In what way are wind turbines useful?
In what way are wind turbines useful?
- Converting kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power (correct)
- Modifying wind flow through the earth's terrain
- Harvesting heat energy from the sun
- Generating motion energy from wind flow patterns
What does the text suggest about wind energy?
What does the text suggest about wind energy?
- It is limited to a few countries due to specific terrain requirements
- It is dependent on the water bodies for its generation
- It is not a significant source of new electricity
- It is one of the fastest growing major sources of new electricity worldwide (correct)
How is a wind charger different from a wind turbine?
How is a wind charger different from a wind turbine?
What is stated about the relationship between sun and wind in the text?
What is stated about the relationship between sun and wind in the text?
How many wind turbines are currently operational around the world according to the text?
How many wind turbines are currently operational around the world according to the text?
What drives the huge convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere that cause wind?
What drives the huge convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere that cause wind?
Why is wind considered a good renewable and clean source of energy?
Why is wind considered a good renewable and clean source of energy?
What replaces the air over the land during the day?
What replaces the air over the land during the day?
How does wind energy help reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
How does wind energy help reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
What is one major concern associated with wind power?
What is one major concern associated with wind power?
What causes high pressure cold air to quickly rush and fill the space in a tropical depression?
What causes high pressure cold air to quickly rush and fill the space in a tropical depression?
What factor may cause winds to be even stronger in certain areas?
What factor may cause winds to be even stronger in certain areas?
Why does wind power have intermittency and variability?
Why does wind power have intermittency and variability?
What is the cost of installing a 10 kW wind turbine?
What is the cost of installing a 10 kW wind turbine?
What drives huge convection currents in Earth's atmosphere causing wind?
What drives huge convection currents in Earth's atmosphere causing wind?
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