Question

select the correct answer.
why are offshore wind farms more suitable than those situated on land?
a. the oceans offer more open space to set up wind farms.
b. the winds from the ocean are cooler than those blowing over land.
c. wind speeds over the ocean are higher than those over land.
d. there is more wind over the oceans than there is over land.
e. moisture - laden winds from the ocean are more suited than dry winds that blow over land.

Explanation:

• Wind speed is crucial for wind farms as higher speeds mean more energy generation.
• Over the ocean, there are fewer obstacles (like buildings, trees, hills) that can slow down the wind compared to land. So wind speeds over the ocean are generally higher.
• Option A: While oceans have space, it's not the main reason for suitability compared to wind speed.
• Option B: Wind temperature (cooler) is not relevant to energy generation from wind farms.
• Option D: "More wind" is vague; wind speed is the key factor.
• Option E: Moisture - content of wind has no bearing on wind - farm suitability for energy production.

Answer:

C. Wind speeds over the ocean are higher than those over land.