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Science of Wind – Exit Ticket

Summary

This wind energy exit ticket provides a thought-provoking way to assess high school student understanding. The prompt asks students to explain why a community might choose not to rely entirely on wind power, despite its benefits. This encourages them to synthesize their knowledge of wind’s intermittent nature, the need for a balanced energy grid, and other real-world limitations.


Wind is a free and abundant resource, but wind energy still has limitations.

Why do you think communities might choose not to rely entirely on wind power for their electricity needs? Explain your reasoning.

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