Which increased more rapidly, solar power or wind power?

Factful math: Grade 3rd-5th

Math skills: Bar graphs

Related Environmental issues: Renewable Energy

Solar and wind power capacity has significantly increased in the world. Which increased more rapidly over the last decade, solar power or wind power?


ANSWER  Solar power

Solar power in 2020 is about 18 times more than that in 2010

Wind power in 2020 is about 4 times more than that in 2010

Source: IRENA

 


FACTFUL ENVIRONMENTAL MATH PROBLEMS (2020)

ABOUT THIS BOOK

The objective of Factful Environmental Math Problems is to cultivate our young people’s skills to analyze and evaluate fact-based data for understanding our world, while improving their math skills and critical thinking skills.

With the rise of the Internet and new technology, building skills to analyze and evaluate fact-based data becomes increasingly important for our young people to prepare for this rapidly changing world. These skills minimize their chances of being brainwashed by false information and making uninformed decisions and ultimately help develop their critical thinking skills. (Read more)

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Published: March 26, 2020

Price: $6.25