Summer Heat Expected To Strain Power Grid, Force Outages
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the predicted power outages across the US this summer?
Increased use of renewable energy
High temperatures and drought conditions
Lack of skilled workers in the energy sector
Overproduction of electricity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organization is responsible for maintaining a reliable power level across the grid?
National Weather Service
North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant factor affecting power generation in the western US?
Increased solar panel installations
Drought impacting hydroelectric dams
Expansion of nuclear power plants
Reduction in wind energy production
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which states are at the highest risk of power outages this summer?
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Florida, Georgia, and Alabama
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
California, Nevada, and Arizona
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major issue with the current national grid system?
It is not fully interconnected and uses outdated technology
It relies heavily on renewable energy
It has too many power plants
It is too expensive to maintain
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