AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 6.12 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.12 of AP Environmental Science – Wind Energy.
Questions List
Topic 6.12
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENG-3.R
What is the primary purpose of wind energy?
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Topic 6.12: Wind Energy
Learning Objective: ENG-3.R
Describe the use of wind energy in power generation.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.R.1
Wind turbines use the kinetic energy of moving air to spin a turbine, which spins a generator, producing electricity.
Learning Objective: ENG-3.S
Describe the effects of the use of wind energy in power generation on the environment.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-3.S.1
Wind energy is a renewable, clean source of energy. However, birds and bats may be killed if they fly into the spinning turbine blades.
