Over the last several decades scientists have considered the problem of nonrenewable natural resources, such as fossil fuels. Humans are using fossil fuels at a rapid rate and scientists believe that one day, we will run out of usable fossil fuels. To solve this problem, research has been conducted on alternative energy sources. One alternative energy source is wind energy. Although wind energy is a good solution to this problem, it is not the perfect solution. Which statement describes a drawback to wind energy?

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Josie Ward

12 May, 17:40

Over the last several decades scientists have considered the problem of nonrenewable natural resources, such as fossil fuels. Humans are using fossil fuels at a rapid rate and scientists believe that one day, we will run out of usable fossil fuels. To solve this problem, research has been conducted on alternative energy sources. One alternative energy source is wind energy. Although wind energy is a good solution to this problem, it is not the perfect solution. Which statement describes a drawback to wind energy?

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Bryant Wilkins · Answer 1

There are many people who do not live in places where they can build windmills. Like the Tibetans who live high in mountains the mountains are not a suitable place to put windmills since mountains have no flat ground and are usually covered in snow which can freeze the joints of a windmill