The History and Benefits of Wind Energy Quiz
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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?

<p>On flat land, near the sea, or out at sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are wind farms called when they are out at sea?

<p>Off-shore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main instrument used to measure wind speed?

<p>Anemometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is wind speed determined using an anemometer?

<p>By counting how many times the cups spin round in a given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Beaufort Scale?

<p>An empirical measure for the intensity of weather based on wind power</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created the Beaufort Scale?

<p>Sir Francis Beaufort</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many forces does the Beaufort Scale divide the wind strength into?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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