Wind
Can we see the wind?
No
Can you see energy directly?
No
Which type of resources on average is safer for the environment, renewable or nonrenewable?
renewable
Why is air pollution bad?
Do you think there would be more air pollution in a big city or a small town?
Big City
Do light or heavier objects blow farther in the wind?
Light
Give an example of what needs energy?
Lots of answers accepted here.
Our homes, humans, plants, animals, cars, planes, trains, electricity, phones
Give an example of a source of renewable energy.
examples of available resources.... water, wind, sun
How can the world reduce air pollution?
By using more renewable resources
What is pressure?
how much something is pushing on something else
True or False
Wind is caused by a change in temperature or pressure?
True
True or False
We use wind as an energy resource?True
Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.
Coal, gas, oil
What kind of things cause air pollution? (multiple choice)
Cars
Factories
Burning fossil fuels
All of the above
All of the above
Why is Nebraska a good place for wind turbines?
it is falt and windy
What causes wind?
a change in temperature or pressure
What is one form of energy?
heat, electricity, motion, etc
What are the two types of resources?
Renewable and Nonrenewable
What is pollution?
Harmful particles that are introduced to the environment
Name one part of a wind turbine?
Nacelle, hub, blades, tower, generator, anemometer.
What is wind?
A current of air that moves across the Earth
What is energy?
The ability to do work.
Define nonrenewable resources
Something that cannot be replaced
Define renewable resources
something that does not run out faster than we use it
What is a way you can reduce pollution at home?
Recycle, ride a bike or walk instead of driving, shut lights off when not in use, plant trees and plants