A wind turbine, shown below, rotates when the wind blows. The energy from this rotation can be converted into electrical energy. How does the wind turbine help reduce air pollution?

Question

(7 Points)

A. It filters and cleans the air.

B. It moves polluted air away from cities

It causes particulates to settle out of the atmosphere

It provides an alternative to energy sources that pollute the air

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

It provides an alternative to energy sources that pollute the air.

Wind turbines generate electricity without emitting harmful pollutants that contribute to air pollution, making them a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel-based energy sources. This helps reduce the overall levels of air pollutants released into the atmosphere.