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Wind Power: Flashcards

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How does a wind turbine generate electricity?

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Force of wind drives turbine blades and generator

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Advantages of wind power

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Renewable, can be put in the sea so won’t use up land, no environmental pollution

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Disadvantages of wind power:

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Unreliable, visual/noise pollution, seen as ugly so people don’t want them nearby

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