
What Really Happened During the Texas Power Grid Outage of 2021?
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 10 pts
I watched this either Friday or Monday in class
Yes
No
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
What was the main cause of the Texas Power Grid Outage in 2021?
A statewide blackout for maintenance
A large-scale equipment theft
A cyber-attack on infrastructure
A major winter storm
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
What was ERCOT's role during the Texas Power Grid Outage?
Broadcasting weather updates
Managing the entire electricity system
Providing emergency housing
Distributing free electric heaters
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
What was a critical minimum threshold that needed to be maintained for grid stability mentioned in the text?
66,000 MW
70,000 MW
42 degrees Fahrenheit
59.4 hertz
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
How did the Texas Power Grid try to manage the supply and demand of electricity?
Mandatory electricity rationing for all citizens
Using battery storage systems
Importing electricity from Canada
By disconnecting customers to reduce demand
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
What was the consequence of the AC frequency deviating too much?
A decrease in internet speed
Temporary switch to solar power only
Automatic increase in electricity prices
Generators and equipment could tear themselves apart
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 9 pts
What was the primary source of power in Texas's energy portfolio?
Natural gas
Solar power
Wind turbines
Nuclear power
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