Wind

Of the three “Local Wind” types discussed in the textbook, which do you think could be most easily harnessed for the generation of electricity by a huge wind farm? Some important things to consider: strength and consistency of the wind, location of a good electrical grid to carry the power, surface on which to build the farm and proximity to a large population center.

Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.,382-385). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.