Compare and contrast the economic and ecological costs of wind and fossil fuel power. Include wind-generating capacity in the United States and Europe
What will be an ideal response?
There are numerous economic and social benefits from using wind resources. Wind energy is cost-competitive with oil, coal, natural gas, and even nuclear power. Wind power is renewable and doesn't cause adverse human health effects and, comparably speaking, has limited environmental degradation.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. counterclockwise and outward from the center. b. counterclockwise and inward toward the center. c. clockwise and outward from the center. d. clockwise and inward toward the center. e. clockwise and either outward or inward.
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