Windy Alternative
"Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes." ~Samuel Butler~ |
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Are you familiar with wind power as an alternative energy source?
>Yes
No
Which of the following do you consider renewable energy? Choose all that apply
>Biofuels
Biomass
>Geothermal
>Hydro power
Nuclear Power
>Solar power
>Tidal power
>Wave power
>Wind power
Wind produces about 1% of world-wide electricity use ... however, it accounts for approximately 19% of electricity production in Denmark, 9% in Spain and Portugal, and 6% in Germany and the Republic of Ireland.
For your country, are you in favor of continued development of the technology and distribution of wind power as an alternative to non-renewable energy sources?
| Not at all | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | Very much |
If a company wanted to install a wind turbine in your backyard, would you welcome it or reject it?
>Welcome it
Reject it
Regardless of your answer above, please explain your choice.
Because we are a developing country and we need cheaper sources of energy
Danger to birds is often the main complaint against the installation of a wind turbine. It is estimated that one bird per tubine is killed per year. What do you think about this?
One bird is worth it
A few birds are worth it
>Depends on the type of bird
Cost is too high
Need to develop a bird warning mechanism
What do you think about how the wind turbines look?
| Ugly | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | Beautiful |
