Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:
Wind energy converts_______________ into electrical energy.
Options:
mechanical
kinetic
thermal
chemical
Correct Answer:
kinetic
Explanation:
Wind energy is absolutely pollution-free, an inexhaustible source of energy. The mechanism of energy conversion from blowing wind is simple. The kinetic energy of wind, through turbines is converted into electrical energy. Permanent wind systems such the trade winds, westerlies, and seasonal wind-like monsoons have been used as sources of energy. Besides these, local winds, land and sea breezes can also be used to produce electricity.