Generation Transmission and Distribution

1.Which of the following devices raises voltage so that it can travel to long

distances?

• Step-up transformer

• Step-down transformer

• Turbine

• Generator

2.What energy transformation takes place in a generator?

• Electrical Energy to Potential Energy

• Electrical Energy to Chemical Energy

• Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy

• Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy

3.What do you call a facility of producing electricity from energy sources?

• Power plant

• Generator

• Substations

• Meralco

4.Cathy turned on a lamp switch on her room. Which of the following is the

correct path of electrical power that can be traced back to the source?

• power plant ⇒transmission substations ⇒distribution ⇒substations⇒residences

• power plants ⇒distribution substation ⇒transmission substations⇒residences

• power plants ⇒electric meter ⇒national grid ⇒ residences

• power plants ⇒distribution substations ⇒national grid ⇒ residences

5. Give the correct order of transmission and distribution of electrical energy to consumers.

1.Distribution Sub station

2. Power Plant

3. Transmission Station

4.Consumer

• 1234

• 2341

• 4321

• 2314

6.Power plant generates electricity

• True

• False

7.Step-up transformers reduce the output voltage.

• True

• False

8.Distribution substation uses big transformer to step up voltage.

• False

• True

9.Transmission lines transport high-voltage electricity over long distances.

• True

• False

10.Distribution lines carries electricity at lower voltage.

• True

• False