Wind Energy

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Across
  1. 4. Parts of wind turbine that capture the wind energy.
  2. 6. Device that turns motion into electricity
  3. 7. Wind increases with ________________ elevation.
  4. 8. One of the top wind generating states in US.
  5. 9. A turbine blade __________ the energy of the wind.
  6. 11. Device that measures wind speed.
  7. 12. Air over _______ heats up more slowly.
  8. 13. Number of blades on most wind turbines.
Down
  1. 1. Wind is caused by uneven ___________ on the Earth.
  2. 2. Wind Farms can produce enough____to power 1000 homes.
  3. 3. Two words; group of wind turbines.
  4. 5. Two words;transfers motion to the generator.
  5. 6. Two words; device to increase speed of spinning shaft.
  6. 9. Energy source that produces wind.
  7. 10. Replenished in a short time.
  8. 14. Warm air ___________.