Power for All Comprehension Questions

What is the topic of the text, Power for All?

• wind turbines

• energy sources

• solar panels

• energy savers

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

Which two choices describe where the text, Power for All, takes place?

• United States

• Germany

• Tsumkwe, Africa

• countries around the world

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the time period of the text, Power for All?

• long ago

• today

• 24 hours ago

• 2016

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Pick two choices that best describe why the author wrote the text, Power for All?

• To inform you about energy sources around the world

• To inform you about how to build solar power systems.

• To persuade you that alternative energy sources are helpful

• To persuade you that alternative energy sources are dangerous

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which choices is the best #Statement for the paragraphs on page 418?

• #power problems

• #solar panels

• #homework

• #oil-powered generators

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why do students in many countries do their homework during daylight hours?

• They go to bed early.

• They do not have electricity.

• They do their homework outside.

• They do their homework at school.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What happened after a solar power system was built in Tsumkwe?

• The village started using generators powered by oil.

• Many villagers moved to Germany.

• The village had electricity 3 hours a day.

• The village had electricity 24 hours a day.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In communities without good power sources, what is an effect of not having electric power? Check all that apply.

• People use dangerous oil lamps or candles at night.

• Workers can’t build wind turbines or solar panels.

• Hospitals have a hard time taking care of sick people.

• Work needs to be done during daylight hours.

• Students don’t have access to computers and video games.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is an example of a traditional energy source?

• Coal

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Water

What can you do before you leave a room to save energy?

• Unplug your computer.

• Close the windows.

• Install a solar panel.

• Turn off the lights.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.5