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1
When were windmills to generate electricity first developed in the United States?
500 years ago.
The early 1900s.
In the late 1970's.
10 years ago.
2
Why aren't wind turbines used more to generate electricity?
They cost too much to build.
They kill too many birds.
The electricity cannot be stored .
There is not enough wind.
3
Which state has the most wind turbines in the U.S.?
Texas
Kansas
California
Florida
4
What type of topography is best for building wind turbines?
mountains
forests
coastline
plains
5
Which of the following is one way to improve blade efficiency?
length
color
pitch
weight
6
Why are wind turbines usually very tall?
So birds don't fly into them.
There is less air turbulence higher in the atmosphere.
There is more wind higher in the atmosphere.
The blades have to be long.
7
How did ancient civilizations use windmills?
To grind grain.
To pump water from the ground.
To generate electricity.
To pump oil from the ground.
8
How long can the blades of a large wind turbine be?
30 feet (classroom)
About 150 feet. (half of a football field)
100 feet (gym)
About 1500 feet (skyscraper)
9
Where are most of the wind turbines located in Kansas?
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
Southeast
10
Where will most wind turbines be built in the future?
Deserts
Off shore along the coast.
Rainforests
The North Pole
11
The main source of electricity in the United States comes from
burning coal and natural gas.
solar power.
wind power.
nuclear power.
12
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
coal
solar
wind
oil
