10 Questions
What were the first windmills used for?
Grinding stones that crushed grain into flour and pumping water out of wells.
Why is wind energy considered a renewable source?
Because we will never run out of wind.
What are modern windmills called?
Wind turbines.
Where are wind turbines typically built to catch the wind?
On flat land, near the sea, or out at sea.
What are wind farms called when they are out at sea?
Off-shore.
What is the main instrument used to measure wind speed?
Anemometer
How is wind speed determined using an anemometer?
By counting how many times the cups spin round in a given time
What is the Beaufort Scale?
An empirical measure for the intensity of weather based on wind power
Who created the Beaufort Scale?
Sir Francis Beaufort
How many forces does the Beaufort Scale divide the wind strength into?
12
Test your knowledge on wind energy and its history in this quiz. Learn about the origins of windmills and how they were used. Discover the benefits of wind energy as a renewable and free source of power.
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