Wind Power Advantage
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Question (English)
What is the main environmental advantage of wind power?
- It produces fly ash
- It emits carbon dioxide
- It provides electricity without adverse impact on the environment ✓ Correct
- It requires fossil fuels
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Wind mills can provide electricity without any adverse impact on the environment.
Key Points:
- Wind turbines move with the wind and electricity is generated.
- The initial cost is high but benefits easily absorb the cost.
- Suitable for areas where speed of wind is usually high.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: Wind power is clean and does not produce fly ash, COâ‚‚, or require fossil fuels.
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