APFIVE Wind Farm Location and Bird Mortality
Bird mortality rates at wind farms are observed to be higher in the Midwest than at comparable installations in the Southwest. Which of the following factors most likely accounts for this regional difference?
A
Older turbine technology in the Midwest
B
Higher wind speeds in the Midwest
C
Proximity to major migratory flyways
D
Greater turbine density in Midwest installations
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