Texas Signs Bill Disputing Power Charges From Snowstorm

Texas Signs Bill Disputing Power Charges From Snowstorm

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Science, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the impact of winter storms in Texas, which led to numerous deaths primarily due to hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and car accidents. The aftermath includes residents facing exorbitant energy bills. In response, the Texas state Senate approved a bill to cut over $5 billion in disputed charges. One energy company, Greti, filed for bankruptcy due to these high bills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the primary causes of death during the Texas winter storms?

Flooding and landslides

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning

Tornadoes and hurricanes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which dates were the deaths from the Texas winter storms being investigated?

April 1st to April 30th

March 1st to March 31st

February 11th to March 5th

January 1st to January 31st

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the winter storms affect energy bills in Texas?

Bills doubled

Bills increased nearly tenfold

Bills were reduced by half

Bills remained the same

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Texas state Senate take in response to the high energy bills?

Ignored the issue

Approved a bill to cut disputed charges

Increased the energy rates

Introduced new taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company filed for bankruptcy due to the high energy bills?

Tesla

Amazon

Google

Greti