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Science Explainer: Generating energy from the wind

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3 Questions
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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.
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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 often painted white to avoid collisions with airplanes
  • are sometimes installed on the roofs of buildings
  • must face the wind in order to generate electricity
  • Horizontal-axis wind turbines
  • Vertical-axis wind turbines
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What are some of the advantages of using wind as an energy source? Select three correct answers.

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