
Understanding the US Electric Grid and Power Outages

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Science, Geography, History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant impact of Winter Storm Uri in Texas?
Increased electricity production
Massive power outages
Improved grid infrastructure
Reduced electricity demand
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the US electric grid manage different sources of electricity?
By using only one type of power source
By combining electricity from various sources
By switching off coal plants during the day
By using solar power exclusively
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a brownout?
A complete loss of power
A type of renewable energy
A reduction in voltage supply
An increase in electricity demand
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one major cause of power outages in the US?
Overproduction of electricity
Animal interference
Lack of demand
Excessive solar power
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential downside of burying power lines?
Easier maintenance
More frequent power outages
Higher susceptibility to flood damage
Increased risk of animal interference
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a smart grid?
A grid with no redundancy
A grid that uses only renewable energy
A grid that uses computers to manage electricity distribution
A grid that operates independently
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a microgrid?
A grid that only uses fossil fuels
A type of renewable energy source
A grid section that can operate independently
A small power plant
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