Earth Science: Wind Power
Test Quiz
1. Which of the following best describes renewable energy?
a. Energy from fossil fuels
b. Energy that is generated by burning up something
c. An energy source that is not used up
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
2. True or False: Wind power is considered a renewable energy source.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
3. What are large windmills used for generating electricity called?
a. Electric fans
b. Winders
c. Solar panels
d. Wind turbines
e. Energy mills
4. Which of the following works the opposite of a wind turbine?
a. Solar panel
b. Electric fan
c. Nuclear power plant
d. Hydropower
e. Geothermal energy
5. True or False: Wind power produces a lot of air pollution.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
6. Around how long is the typical blade on a wind turbine?
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 20 feet
d. 50 feet
e. Over 100 feet
7. True or False: Wind turbines will continue to generate energy even when there isn't any wind.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
8. What is a drawback to using wind turbines to generate electricity?
a. They mess up the view
b. The blades can kill birds
c. They can cause noise pollution
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
9. What US state produces the most energy from wind?
a. California
b. New York
c. Texas
d. Maryland
e. Washington
10. What do we call a large group of wind turbines used to generate electricity?
a. Wind farm
b. Wind plant
c. Wind pack
d. Wind mill
e. Wind ranch
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