MG22 U6 L8 Reading - Living Off the Grid Quiz

What is meant by "living off the grid"?

• Living without using any electricity

• Producing your own energy and not relying on the local power supply

• Living without any modern conveniences

• Growing your own food only

What is the primary reason people choose to live off the grid?

• To save money on groceries

• To reduce their environmental impact and be self-reliant

• To avoid paying taxes

• To have more space for farming

What renewable energy sources are commonly used by off-grid homes?

• Coal and natural gas

• Nuclear power and hydroelectricity

• Solar and wind power

• Oil and gasoline

How do solar panels work?

• They store wind energy

• They convert sunlight into electricity

• They generate energy from water

• They use steam to create power

True or False: Living off the grid means you cannot have any water supply.

• True

• False

What is a cistern used for?

• Generating electricity

• Storing rainwater

• Creating heat

• Growing vegetables

How do wind turbines generate electricity?

• They burn fuel to create energy

• They capture solar energy

• They use wind to turn blades connected to a generator

• They store heat from the sun

Why do some off-gridders choose to grow their own food?

• To reduce waste and dependency on packaged foods

• Because it is cheaper than buying groceries

• To sell vegetables at the market

• To have more variety in their diet

True or False: Off-grid living always requires giving up garbage service.

• True

• False

What is one challenge of living off the grid mentioned in the text?

• Lack of available food

• Consistent power outages

• Limited access to education

• Isolation from family