[L9]_WIND PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Question 1

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(True/False): Wind energy production requires significant water resources for operation.

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Answer 1

False. Wind energy production does not require water, unlike coal, gas, or nuclear power plants.

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Question 2

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Which of the following is NOT a positive environmental impact of wind energy?

A. No emissions during energy production
B. No exclusive land use
C. No effect on wildlife
D. No thermal pollution

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Answer 2

C. No effect on wildlife

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Question 3

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(True/False): Wind turbines can generate electromagnetic interference, disrupting microwave communications.

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Answer 3

True

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Question 4

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Match the negative impacts of wind energy to their causes:

A. Wildlife fatalities
B. Noise pollution
C. Waste management

1. Non-recyclable fiberglass blades
2. Aerodynamic and mechanical interactions
3. Barotrauma and blade impact

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Answer 4

A: 3
B: 2
C: 1

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Question 5

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Under the NEPA Act, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for:

A. All private lands
B. Federal lands
C. Offshore projects only
D. State-regulated areas

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Answer 5

B. Federal lands

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Question 6

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(True/False): Offshore wind farms require EIAs conducted by the Mineral Management Service (MMS).

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Answer 6

True

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Question 7

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Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of fossil fuel power generation?

A. Fly ash
B. Bottom ash
C. Greenhouse gases
D. Barotrauma injuries

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Answer 7

D. Barotrauma injuries

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Question 8

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(True/False): Vegetation clearing for wind farms has a more significant aesthetic impact than for real estate development.

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Answer 8

False. The impact depends on visibility and context.

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Question 9

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Barotrauma caused by wind turbines primarily affects:

A. Birds
B. Bats
C. Small mammals
D. Reptiles

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Answer 9

B. Bats

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Question 10

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(True/False): The United States Fish & Wildlife Service developed a three-tiered guideline process to minimize wind project impacts on wildlife.

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Answer 10

False. It’s a five-tiered process.

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Question 11

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Which strategy can reduce wind turbine noise in sensitive areas?

A. Increasing rotor speed
B. Using longer blades
C. Installing direct-drive turbines
D. Adding more gearboxes

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Answer 11

C. Installing direct-drive turbines

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Question 12

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(True/False): Low-frequency noise from wind turbines has been proven to cause direct adverse health effects.

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Answer 12

False. There is no evidence of direct adverse physiological effects.

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Question 13

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Shadow flicker is most relevant for buildings:

A. More than 1,000 ft from a turbine
B. Facing away from turbines
C. With windows facing turbines within 1,000 ft
D. Without any windows

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Answer 13

C. With windows facing turbines within 1,000 ft

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Question 14

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(True/False): Shadow flicker frequencies from wind turbines are typically above 10 Hz, posing a risk to epilepsy patients.

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Answer 14

False. Frequencies are between 1.8 and 3 Hz, below the threshold for seizures.

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Question 15

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Match the mitigation strategies for reducing visual impact:

A. Adjust turbine layout
B. Use nonreflective materials
C. Maintain turbine functionality

1. Minimize aesthetic disruptions
2. Prevent oil leaks or visible blemishes
3. Blend turbines into the landscape

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Answer 15

A: 3
B: 1
C: 2

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