Multiple choice

What is the biggest drawback to the use of wind power?

  1. expensive to build

  2. takes up too much space

  3. unreliable wind conditions

  4. increases air pollution
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Wind is an intermittent resource; turbines only generate electricity when the wind blows at specific speeds, making it unreliable compared to base-load power sources.

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