⚡ Part 1: Wind Power Basics

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What is the main source of energy that makes wind turbines work?

A) The rotation of the Earth

B) The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure

C) Heat from the sun directly hitting the blades

D) Water vapour in the atmosphere

2. What type of energy does a wind turbine convert wind energy into?

A) Chemical energy

B) Nuclear energy

C) Electrical energy

D) Thermal energy

3. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

A) Coal

B) Natural gas

C) Wind power

D) Oil

4. Where are offshore wind farms located?

A) On top of mountains

B) In the ocean or large bodies of water

C) Inside large buildings

D) Underground

🌍 Part 2: Advantages & Challenges

Circle the best answer for each question.

5. Which is a major advantage of wind power compared to fossil fuels?

A) It produces large amounts of greenhouse gases

B) It generates electricity without burning fuel or producing carbon emissions

C) It works the same in all weather conditions

D) It is cheaper to build than all other energy sources

6. What is one challenge or disadvantage of wind power?

A) It produces too much carbon dioxide

B) It uses up large amounts of water

C) Electricity generation depends on wind speed, which is not always consistent

D) Wind turbines cannot be built near the coast

7. Why is wind power considered better for the environment than coal power?

A) Wind turbines are smaller than coal plants

B) Wind power does not release harmful greenhouse gases during electricity generation

C) Wind power produces more electricity per hour than coal

D) Coal plants require more land than wind farms

8. New Zealand generates a large portion of its electricity from renewable sources. Which combination best describes New Zealand's main renewable energy sources?

A) Solar and nuclear power

B) Coal and natural gas

C) Hydropower, geothermal, and wind power

D) Tidal and biomass energy only

✏️ Part 3: Think About It

9. Give one reason why wind power is important for New Zealand's future energy supply.

10. In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge of relying on wind power alone to supply all of a country's electricity? Explain your thinking.