Wind Energy

Question 1

the movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure

Answer 1

wind

Question 2

moves from higher to lower pressure as a result of uneven heating of the Earth’s surface by the sun

Answer 2

air

Question 3

it forms when hot air rises and cooler air moves down

Answer 3

wind currents

Question 4

it is short duration, high speed wind

Answer 4

gust

Question 5

it is long duration wind with various strengths

Answer 5

breeze, gale, storm, or hurricane

Question 6

can be produced from wind flows or air current

Answer 6

mechanical power

Question 7

a collection of individual wind turbines that is connected to an electric power transmission network or power grid

Answer 7

wind farm

Question 8

where wind farms are usually located

Answer 8

onshore and offshore

Question 9

built in flatlines, usually near coastlines

Answer 9

onshore

Question 10

developed due to stronger and steadier offshore winds compared on land

Answer 10

offshore

Question 11

where the first wind farm in the Philippines is located

Answer 11

Bangui, Ilocos Norte

Question 12

strongly dependent on latitude, elevation, proximity to a coastline

Answer 12

wind resources

Question 13

the total capacity of the first wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte

Answer 13

33 MW

Question 14

wind speeds ranging from _____ to _____ m/s are considered good to excellent

Answer 14

6.4 to 10 m/s

Question 15

advantages of wind energy

Answer 15

• clean energy source which produces no air or water pollution because there is no fuel burned in generating the electricity

Question 16

disadvantage / only serious environmental impact of wind energy

Answer 16

possible effect on bird and bat mortality (wind turbine designs have improved to address this concern)