Wind farms

This task is about considering other people's opinions.
Wind Farms are power stations that run on wind power. Wind turns the blades of the wind turbine. This movement is used to generate electrical power. Some people think that wind farms are a good idea. Some people don't want them to get built.
 
Below are the views of different people. When you have read each view, decide whether the person supports wind farms and explain your reason. 

Question

     Amy-wind-farms.png
a) Does this person think wind farms are a good idea? 

    • Yes

    • No

    • Can't tell

Explain your answer.

Question

Pita-wind-farms.png
b)  Does this person think wind farms are a good idea?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Can't tell

Explain your answer.

Question

 
Fred-wind-farms.png

c)  Does this person think wind farms are a good idea?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Can't tell

Reason for your answer.

Question

 

maia-wind-farms.png
d)  Does this person think wind farms are a good idea?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Can't tell

Explain your answer.

Question

e)  Whose answer shows a misunderstanding about wind farms?

    • Amy-wind-farms.png

    • Pita-wind-farms.png

    • Fred-wind-farms.png

    • maia-wind-farms.png

Explain your answer.
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