US Electric Grid Reading Comprehension

US Electric Grid Reading Comprehension

Assessment

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

Analyzing, Understanding, Applying

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sean Krieg

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6 questions

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how the electric grid ensures reliable access to electricity even during bad weather or power plant issues.

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2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The electric grid starts at power plants where electricity is created, then travels through transmission lines to substations, and finally reaches your home or school through smaller ______ lines.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a renewable energy source used to generate electricity?

Coal

Natural Gas

Nuclear Power

Solar Energy

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of how coal is used to generate electricity in power plants.

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FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nuclear power plants use ______ to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main environmental concern associated with burning biomass for energy?

It releases carbon dioxide

It depletes water resources

It produces radioactive waste

It causes deforestation

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