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How Wind Energy Works Wind Energy is currently the fastest growing renewable power source.

How Wind Energy Works Wind Energy is currently the fastest growing renewable power source. It turns the wind’s kinetic force into mechanical energy through a wind turbine.

Pros and Cons of Wind Energy Pros ● Wind energy doesn’t cause pollution ●

Pros and Cons of Wind Energy Pros ● Wind energy doesn’t cause pollution ● It is renewable ● Costs are low ● It is essentially free after the cost of the wind turbine Cons ● The wind is unpredictable, it fluctuates ● Building the wind turbine is not cheap

Where is this form of energy most popular This form of energy is most

Where is this form of energy most popular This form of energy is most popular in california because they have really strong winds.

Is this form of energy viable Yes it is viable because there is always

Is this form of energy viable Yes it is viable because there is always wind, it will never run out.

What is the long term outcome of this source of energy The long term

What is the long term outcome of this source of energy The long term outcome is that the wind turbine is going to have to eventually be replaced.

What are fuel cells? A fuel cell is a cell that produces an electrical

What are fuel cells? A fuel cell is a cell that produces an electrical current directly from a chemical reaction. It happens without a combustion.

Pros and cons of fuel cells The pros and cons of fuel cells are;

Pros and cons of fuel cells The pros and cons of fuel cells are; Some pros are; It can use renewable fuels, it doesn't need to be recharged, it can run continuously, it has no moving parts, it makes no noise. Some cons are; It is high in cost because of materials, it requires fuel, there are many safety concerns with hydrogen.

Where is it mostly found This source of energy is mostly found in backup

Where is it mostly found This source of energy is mostly found in backup power for vehicles and in submarines.

What are long term outcomes of this source It has effects on the environment,

What are long term outcomes of this source It has effects on the environment, it uses fossil fuels and wastes them

Is it viable? No it is not viable because it costs a lot of

Is it viable? No it is not viable because it costs a lot of money, and it not safe, it also wastes fossil fuels

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Questions 1. Wind energy takes _____ force and turns it into ______ energy 2.

Questions 1. Wind energy takes _____ force and turns it into ______ energy 2. What are three pros of wind energy? 3. What are three cons of wind energy? 4. Why is wind energy most popular in California? 5. Why is wind energy viable? 6. A fuel cell is a cell that produces an ____ directly from a _____ 7. What are two pros of fuel cells? 8. What are two cons of fuel cells? 9. Why are the longterm outcomes of this source of energy bad? 10. Why is this form of energy not viable?

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