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Whoosh! Using the Wind

In Whoosh! Using the Wind, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a garden. Tag along as they see how the wind helps dry clothes and move a windmill and learn how the wind can help us use less electricity. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.

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Q: How does the wind help clothes dry?
A: It blows the clothes to help them dry.

Q: Why is it helpful to dry clothes on a clothesline?
A: Drying clothes outside does not use any electricity.

Q: What do wind turbines do?
A: They generate power that is captured when the blades are pushed by wind.

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