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What is the primary environmental impact of wind energy?
What is the primary environmental impact of wind energy?
- Disruption of migratory bird patterns
- Increase in air pollution
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (correct)
- Depletion of natural habitats
What is the main advantage of offshore wind farms compared to onshore wind farms?
What is the main advantage of offshore wind farms compared to onshore wind farms?
- Lower construction costs
- Less impact on marine ecosystems
- Reduced visual impact on landscapes
- Stronger and more consistent wind speeds (correct)
How does wind energy affect wildlife?
How does wind energy affect wildlife?
- It has no impact on wildlife
- It leads to overpopulation of certain species
- It decreases biodiversity in the region
- It can cause harm to birds and bats through collisions with turbine blades (correct)
