1. Insects are attracted to them.
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Insects are attracted to them.
Why is this dangerous for birds and bats?
What are these?
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2. Scientists came up with a hypothesis:
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Scientists came up with a hypothesis:
Insects are attracted to wind turbines because of their white colour.
Different colours will attract less insects.
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3. Design and carry out an experiment to test this hypothesis.
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Design and carry out an experiment to test this hypothesis.
Where the scientists right?
What colour do you suggest wind turbines are painted?
Will this solve the problem? Can you think of any other reason why wind turbines attract birds and bats?
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