Is the Power Grid Ready for Green Energy?
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Science, Engineering, Physics
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the earliest forms of renewable energy used in the US?
Wind power
Biomass energy
Solar power
Geothermal energy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between AC and DC in electricity?
AC is safer than DC
AC alternates direction, DC flows in one direction
AC is used in batteries, DC in power plants
AC flows in one direction, DC alternates
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is coal considered a reliable source of energy for the grid?
It requires no infrastructure
It is environmentally friendly
It is renewable
It can be burned to produce energy on demand
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge of using wind power in the energy grid?
Wind power is harmful to the environment
Wind power cannot be converted to AC
Wind power is not reliable due to variable wind speeds
Wind turbines are too expensive
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one proposed solution for storing excess renewable energy?
Developing bigger, longer-lasting batteries
Using larger transformers
Increasing fossil fuel usage
Burning more coal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do microgrids contribute to energy stability?
They increase reliance on fossil fuels
They allow regions to operate independently and share power during emergencies
They eliminate the need for solar panels
They reduce the need for long-distance transmission lines
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique problem do solar panels introduce to the grid?
They produce AC electricity
They require constant sunlight to function
They create DC electricity, which needs conversion to AC
They are too expensive to implement
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