US Electric Grid Reading Comprehension

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

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

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear Power

• Solar Energy

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

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

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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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