Wind Energy (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What did farmers traditionally use wind energy for?
What did farmers traditionally use wind energy for?
Pumping underground water into farm dams
How long is South Africa's coastline, which has the best wind energy potential?
How long is South Africa's coastline, which has the best wind energy potential?
3000 kilometres
In step 3 of electricity generation, what converts the power to high voltage?
In step 3 of electricity generation, what converts the power to high voltage?
A transformer
What environmental advantage do wind turbines offer during operation?
What environmental advantage do wind turbines offer during operation?
No greenhouse gas emissions
Why do wind turbines require minimal ground space as an advantage?
Why do wind turbines require minimal ground space as an advantage?
Land beneath can still be used for farming
What is the main limitation of wind energy production?
What is the main limitation of wind energy production?
Variable strength means inconsistent output
How many turbines does Darling Wind Farm operate?
How many turbines does Darling Wind Farm operate?
4 turbines
How much CO2 does Darling Wind Farm avoid releasing annually compared to coal power?
How much CO2 does Darling Wind Farm avoid releasing annually compared to coal power?
850,000 tons
What percentage of Europe's total electricity does wind power already generate?
What percentage of Europe's total electricity does wind power already generate?
Over 6%
What are wind turbines?
What are wind turbines?
Electricity-generating windmills