AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
The main reason wind turbines are sited on ridgelines and offshore is
A.higher and steadier wind speeds
B.proximity to coal mines
C.avoiding all wildlife
D.access to geothermal heat
Explanation
Core Concept
Wind power scales with the cube of speed, so exposed sites multiply output enormously — siting is everything for wind.
Correct Answer
Ahigher and steadier wind speeds
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