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Farm Scene with Wind Turbines in Hardin County, Iowa, August 18, 2016

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Wind turbines on a farm in Iowa.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Highsmith, Carol M., "Farm scene including a bright-red barn, three silos (one vintage, two modern), and quite modern wind turbines in Hardin County, Iowa," 18 August 2016

Description 

This 2016 photograph by Carol Highsmith shows a farm scene that includes a bright-red barn, three silos (one vintage, two modern) and modern wind turbines in Hardin County, Iowa.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What renewable or nonrenewable resources are represented in the photo?
  • Iowa has a large number of wind turbines located across the state. Why would Iowa be a good state for wind turbines?
  • In this photo the wind turbines are lined up, one behind another. Why do you think the wind turbines were placed that way?

Citation Information 

Highsmith, Carol M., "Farm scene including a bright-red barn, three silos (one vintage, two modern), and quite modern wind turbines in Hardin County, Iowa," 18 August 2016. Courtesy of Library of Congress