Environmental Science, 10th Edition (Cunningham)

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Overview: Altamont Pass, CA, p. 468

One of the first large-scale wind developments in the United States, Altamont Pass developed a bad early reputation for killing migratory raptors that crossed the pass. Recent developments have been in open areas, rather than mountain passes, with more widely separated windmills that cause few hazards to birds.

1			How can you tell these are wind turbines?
			A)	If you look very closely, each wind turbine has a giant "W" printed on it.
			B)	The turbine blades are visible in the shadows.
			C)	They are electronic sensing devices to detect alien life forms, disguised as wind turbines.
			D)	If you look very closely, you can see the wind blowing by the wind turbines.
			E)	You can tell from the big sign that says "wind turbines."
2			Why are the wind turbines arranged in linear rows?
			A)	To take advantage of the prevailing southerly winds
			B)	To take advantage of the prevailing northerly winds
			C)	To take advantage of the prevailing westerly winds
			D)	To take advantage of the prevailing easterly winds
			E)	Because circular rows would be confusing
3			What is the freeway that passes to the south of the wind farm? (Hint: turn on the road layer.)
			A)	I 880
			B)	I 680
			C)	I 280
			D)	I 80
			E)	I 580
4			Why do you suppose California was a leader in wind power?
			A)	California uses a lot of energy.
			B)	California doesn't have any coal or oil resources.
			C)	California contains windy locations.
			D)	California includes many "high-technology" firms.
			E)	All of the responses above are factors.