How is wind harnessed for energy?
A. Kinetic energy is collected in turbines and converted to electrical energy.
B. Solar energy is converted into kinetic energy.
C. Kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy though photovoltaic cells.
D. Wind energy is captured and used to heat water, which then produces steam to turn turbines.
E. Winds potential energy turns the turbines which then produces electrical energy.
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Which of the following statements are NOT applicable to wind power?
A. 21st century technology
B. land below turbines used for farming
C. cause of bird and bat deaths
D. zero emissions from turbines
E. disrupts ecosystem aesthetics
Hydroelectric dams on a river typically results in I. displaced native speciesII. reduced agricultural landIII.improvement in downstream ecosystemsIV. reduction of recreational areas for people
A. I, II
B. III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV
E. I, IV
Which of the following renewable energy sources generates the most emissions?
A. solar photovoltaic cells
B. hydrogen fuel cells
C. wind energy
D. tital energy
E. solid biomass
Which of the following best described the amount of electricity used in the United States is harnessed from wind?
A. less than 10%
B. between 10% and 15%
C. between 15% and 20%
D. between 20% and 25%
E. more than 25%
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