Read the passage Generating energy from the wind. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Generating energy from the wind. Then answer the questions below.
Drag each statement to the correct box to show the type of wind turbine that it describes.
have blades that rotate in circles around a tower
are sometimes installed on the roofs of buildings
must face the wind in order to generate electricity
are often painted white to avoid collisions with airplanes
Horizontal-axis wind turbines
Vertical-axis wind turbines
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.
Wind farms are constructed in many areas, but they are most often built and are spaced out over hundreds of acres. Some wind farms are located , where winds are most predictable. Scientists are working on technology that will allow for wind farms .
What are some of the advantages of using wind as an energy source? Select three correct answers.