
Understanding the 2021 Texas Power Grid Emergency

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9th - 12th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the major impacts of the 2021 Texas winter storm?
Higher temperatures
Improved agricultural yield
Extended power and water outages
Increased tourism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary challenge in managing a power grid?
Increasing the number of power plants
Reducing electricity prices
Balancing supply and demand
Storing large quantities of electricity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does ERCOT play in the Texas power grid?
Owning power plants
Managing the entire system
Building new power lines
Providing electricity to homes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the key preparations ERCOT made before the storm?
Building new power plants
Increasing natural gas delivery priority
Reducing electricity prices
Hiring more staff
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which power source made up the largest segment of Texas's capacity during the storm?
Wind
Solar
Natural gas
Coal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in the power outages during the storm?
Excessive rainfall
Lack of wind
High temperatures
Cold weather affecting natural gas wells
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'load shedding' in the context of power grid management?
Increasing power supply
Reducing power demand by disconnecting customers
Building new power plants
Lowering electricity prices
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