Number One

What was the primary reason the village decided to install solar panels?

• To reduce electricity bills and carbon footprint

• To increase property value

• To attract tourists

• To compete with neighboring villages

What did the villagers notice after installing the solar panels?

• A significant decrease in energy costs

• An increase in energy consumption

• Frequent power outages

• A need for more public buildings

What challenge did the villagers face with the solar panels?

• Maintaining the solar panels

• Finding space for more panels

• Dealing with government regulations

• Convincing everyone to use solar energy

How did the community address the maintenance challenge of the solar panels?

• Formed a maintenance team and conducted training sessions

• Hired an external company

• Ignored the maintenance needs

• Replaced the panels frequently

What was the outcome of the village's campaign to educate neighboring communities?

• It sparked interest and inspired others to consider similar initiatives

• It was ignored by neighboring communities

• It led to a decrease in the village's own energy supply

• It caused conflicts with neighboring villages

What did the village become a beacon of, according to the passage?

• Sustainable living

• Technological advancement

• Economic growth

• Cultural heritage

What is the primary function of the water wheel installed by the villagers?

• To convert kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy

• To store water for irrigation purposes

• To pump water to higher altitudes

• To filter and purify river water

Why did the villagers feel more secure about their energy future with the water wheel?

• Because the river's flow is a renewable resource

• Because the water wheel required no maintenance

• Because the water wheel was a new technology

• Because the water wheel was expensive to install

What challenge did the villagers face with their new energy system during dry seasons?

• Reduction in electricity production

• Increased pollution

• Higher maintenance costs

• Overheating of the generator

How did the villagers address the issue of reduced electricity production during dry seasons?

• By implementing water conservation measures and exploring additional renewable energy sources

• By increasing the size of the water wheel

• By using diesel generators as a backup

• By reducing their electricity consumption