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Question

A company is looking to build a wind turbine to utilize how a local wind system works.The company is looking at two different locations to put the wind turbine. The table shows information about the two locations.

Location Air Temperature (Fahrenheit) Ground Temperature (Fahrenheit)
X 82°F 62°F
Y 70°F 65°F

Which location should the company choose and why?
A.
Y because the Sun is heating the ground and the air more evenly, which intensifies the wind


B.
X because the Sun is heating the ground and air unevenly, which intensifies the wind


C.
Y because it has a lower air temperature, which causes wind to move at a faster speed


D.
X because it has a higher air temperature, which causes wind to move at a faster speed

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

The reasoning behind this choice is that when the Sun heats the ground and air unevenly, it creates a temperature gradient. This gradient can lead to differences in air pressure, which ultimately drives wind. An area with a significant temperature difference between the ground and the air, such as Location X (where the air temperature is higher than the ground temperature), would typically result in more intense wind.

So, the company should choose Location X because uneven heating can intensify wind conditions, making it more favorable for wind energy generation.