Wind Turbine Crossword Puzzle

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Wind Turbine Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • wind: (moving air that makes the turbine blades spin)
  • turbined: (a machine that uses wind to produce electricity.)
  • blades: (long parts that catch the wind and spin around.)
  • rotor: (the spinning part made up of the blades and hub.)
  • generator: (the part that converts movement into electricity)
  • tower: (the tall structure that supports the turbine.)
  • nacelle: (the large box at the top of the tower containing important machinery.)
  • electricity: (the type of energy produced by a wind turbine.)
  • energy: (the ability to make things happen or do work.)
  • shaft: (a rotating rod that transfers movement through the turbine.)
  • gearbox: (a part that uses gears to increase the spinning speed.)
  • anemometer: (a device that measures wind speed.)
  • windmill: (a machine that uses wind to turn blades and do work.)
  • renewable: (energy source that can naturally be replaced)
  • power: (the amount of energy produced or used.)
  • hub: (the central part that connects the blades to the rotor.)
  • pitch: (the angle of a wind turbine blade.)
  • brake: (a system used to slow down or stop the turbine.)
  • offshore: (a wind turbine located in the ocean or at sea.)
  • onshore: (a wind turbine located on land.)