What is it?
What is a common machine used to harness wind and generate electricity?
Wind Turbine
Who installed the first wind turbine?
Charles Bush
Where are wind turbines generally located?
Rural areas
In one day, how much energy can a wind turbine produce?
26.1 megawatts
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
Is wind power a renewable source of energy?
yes
When was the first wind turbine built
1887
What is the maximum efficiency for wind power? Hint: Betz Limit
59%
How many metric tons of carbon emissions are reduced by using wind energy?
336 million metric tons
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Does wind power require fuel?
no
What year did the United States start investing in wind power?
1978
What is the life span of a wind turbine?
20 years
How is wind power different from burning fuel?
Wind power is renewable and reduces carbon emissions
Who painted the famous artwork "The Starry Night"?
Vincent Van Gogh
How do wind turbines generate electricity?
Wind pushes the blades causing the generator to spin and generate electricity
Who invented wind power
Charles F. Bush
How efficient are wind turbines at converting wind power to energy?
What is the biggest positive effect of wind turbines?
reduction in carbon emmissions
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
How many homes can one wind turbine power?
940
What month and year was wind power invented?
July 1887
How much does ONE wind turbine cost?
$2-4 million dollars
What is the negative effect of wind turbines?
noise pollution and habitat loss
What element does "O" represent on the periodic table?
Oxygen