alleryWind turbines are most suitably installed on sea shores chiefly because such locations usually have:
ALow atmospheric air pressure
BHigh wind velocity values
CAbundant coal reserves nearby
DStrong sunlight all day long
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. High wind velocity values
1. The capacity of a wind turbine is chosen based on the wind velocity at the site.
2. Wind velocity is usually high on sea shores.
3. So that environment is appropriate for installing wind turbines.
4. Coal reserves (option C) have nothing to do with wind turbines, so they are ruled out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 5 "Towards Green Energy", p.64_
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