One benefit of offshore wind farms is that __________________
A)unlike land -based wind farms,they do not interfere with bird migration routes
B)wind speeds are higher and turbulence is lower over water than over land
C)maintenance costs are less than they are on land
D)costs to erect the turbines are lower,and land does not need to be purchased
E)they are more aesthetically pleasing than wind farms on land

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Offshore wind farms benefit from higher wind speeds and lower turbulence over water compared to land-based wind farms. This results in higher energy output and greater efficiency. The other options either do not apply or are not necessarily true of all offshore wind farms.

One Benefit of Offshore Wind Farms Is That __________________