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power / spin / electricity / generator
Wind is generated by wind turbines which have blades that due to the wind. This spinning action turns a which produces .
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Wind turbines convert the energy from the wind into e energy.
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sunlight / power / electricity
Solar is generated by solar cells or solar panels which can generate directly from .
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Which of the following are places where you're likely to see solar cells?
(Select all that apply)
Large scale solar farms
Roofs
On the front of calculators
Underground sewage tunnels
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The pros of solar and wind power are:
(Select all that apply)
They have very stable power production
They have low running costs
They don't produce any pollutants while operating
They don't take up a lot of land area
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The cons of solar and wind power are:
(Select all that apply)
Their power production is dependent on the weather, and therefore inconsistent
They take up a lot of land space
They are non-renewable sources of power
They have relatively high upfront costs
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A wind turbine has an average power output of 0.8 MW.
A coal-fired power station has a continuous power output of 1200 MW.
How many wind turbines would be needed to generate the same power output as one coal-fired power station?
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