Wind Flashcards

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How does wind produce electricity

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Wind is caused by the movement of air. As air rushes past blades, it turns them round

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wind Example of fuel

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Wind

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wind Advantages

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Infinite resource
No fuel costs
Dosn’t release harmful gases

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wind Disadvantages

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Big wind farms required to produce enough electricity
Can make a lot of anoying noise
The wind is unreliable

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