Classic Classic Quiz Wind Energy by Scienceclass Scienceclass 951 played - 9 yrs ago How much do you know about wind energy? QUIZ 10 QUESTIONS hard 1 What is wind energy? What is in the airAir in motionFrom the sun, produces a breeze 2 What does a wind turbine do? It stops energyIt generates electricityIt spins because of wind 3 What did ancient Egyptians do with wind? Used wind to sail shipsUsed turbines to grind cornThe used wind to check directions 4 Who created the first windmill? The EgyptiansHollandPersia 5 What did the Americans use windmills for? Grinding wheat and cornPumping water and cutting woodAll of the above 6 What is wind velocity? How fast wind is blowingThe direction wind is blowingHow wind is generated 7 How can you maximize the amount of energy created? Put the turbine in between buildingsPut it on top of the building or in a barren fieldPut it in between trees 8 What happens when the wind is going really fast? More energy is producedEnergy is wastedThe turbine spins slower 9 What did the first windmill look like? Large paddle wheelsPropeler blades made of fabric sailsAll of the above 10 How many states is wind used to generate electricity in? 113525 A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires