wind energy Flashcards by alycia hebert | Brainscape

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what is wind energy

A

moving air transformed into energy by wind turbines

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what are pros of wind energy (3)

A

renewable
cheap to build
no greenhouse gases

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what are some cons of wind energy

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needs many turbines to produce large amount of energy
noisy, unsightly, inconsistent
storage of electricity is inefficient

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