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Why are wind farms placed on hills or on coasts?
There are lots of wind turbines on the coast because the is lots of wind and if its high there is stronger wind higher up.
Why is it important that the rotor is as high up in the sky as possible on a wind turbine?
The higher you go, the stronger the wind. Strong wind will generate the most electricity.
Why are most wind farms built near the top of the hill?
they are on top of hills because the wind is stronger when it is up high and there is nothing else at that height to get in the way
Which explanation best describes the development of a wave?
Winds cause waves to form. The stronger the wind, the larger the waves. Wind transfers its energy to the surface of the water and depending on the strength of the wind, either small or large waves will form.
Where is wind located and how wind is recovered?
Wind is almost everywhere and it cannot be recovered but we can transfer its energy using turbines or windmills to generate power higher altitudes have stronger winds due to less resistance from buildings mountains and hills
How does the depth of the water tables differ in stream valleys swampy areas and hilltops?
In swampy areas, the water table is very close to the surface. In streams it is lower and in hilltops it is very low.
Is wind stronger than fire?
No ..Fire Is Way Stronger Then Wind
Is Devon pretty?
Devon is one of England's largest Counties with a delightful mix of scenery. Rolling countryside with small fields and hedgerows, villages with thatched cottages and churches on hilltops. It has majestic rivers such as the Taw, Torridge and Exe, winding through wooded valleys, leading to wind blown estuaries. Check out the link below for more information.
What Valleys between ridges called?
Ridges are long narrow hilltops or mountain ranges. The landform between ridges are called valleys, which are typically low areas with a river or stream flowing through them.A valley that is surrounded by mountains or ridges is called a hollow. In rural areas they are call hollers.
How does wind affect the severity of a storm?
Wind can affect the severity of the storm because it intensifies it. The stronger the wind is the stronger the storm will be. Wind storms can even happen without there being any rain.
Why are house put on hilltops?
Because houses on hilltops have such a great view of what's around and below.
Do trees make wind stronger?
no
Was Yosemite valley formed by wind?
No. Wind can cause some erosion, but it cannot form valleys. Yosemite valley was formed by glaciers.
A special dry warm wind that blows from the Rocky Mountains down into the valleys below is called a .?
It called the Monsoon Wind which was used to depict the wind in the Arabian sea.
What is a dry warm wind that blows from the Rocky Mountains down into the valleys below is called a .?
It called the Monsoon Wind which was used to depict the wind in the Arabian sea.
What makes rocks on mountain tops weather faster than rocks in valleys?
Wind
What does gust mean?
A sudden stronger blast of wind.
