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Energy Quiz

How much do you know about wind energy? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!
Are you a ‘wind wizard’, a high flier or just hot air?

 

1. Wind energy is the fastest growing form of electricity generation world-wide.
True
False
2. Wind farms can’t be used for anything else.
True
False
3. The electricity produced at Roaring 40s Woolnorth Wind Farm reduces Australia’s CO2 emissions by over half a million tonnes every year. That’s the same as taking how many cars off the road?
A. 150
B. 90,000
C. 4,000
4. Wind turbines will shut down if it is too windy.
True
False
5. Antarctica is the only continent without wind farms.
True
False
6. The biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere is located where?
A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. South Africa
7. Roaring 40s wind turbines are as tall as the Pyramids of Egypt.
True
False
8. The term ‘Roaring 40s’ refers to the area between latitudes 40o and 50 o south of the equator. This area is particularly suitable for wind farms, as it consistently produces high wind speeds flowing from west to east.
True
False
9. Wind farms are noisy.
True
False
10. Australia’s largest wind farm produces enough energy each year for how many homes?
A. 500
B. 1,000
C. 80,000
 
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