CLEAN : California turns off power to millions to prevent wildfires

CLEAN : California turns off power to millions to prevent wildfires

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Science, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the community's adaptation to a new norm of using generators and solar power due to power outages. It highlights the need to put power lines underground to prevent disruptions and wildfires. The speaker emphasizes the importance of adapting to these changes, even if inconvenient, to ensure safety and prevent fires caused by utilities like PG&E.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some methods the community is using to adapt to power outages?

Building new power plants

Using generators and solar power

Relying on battery storage

Installing wind turbines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe power outages are acceptable?

They promote the use of renewable energy

They encourage community bonding

They prevent wildfires caused by the grid

They reduce electricity bills

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the current measures taken to prevent fires?

They are ineffective

They are unnecessary

They are overcautious but necessary

They are too expensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest the community needs to do in response to power outages?

Move to areas with stable power

Invest in personal power lines

Learn to prepare and adapt

Protest against utility companies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the potential for fires caused by PG&E?

They are less important than power availability

They should be prevented at all costs

They should be accepted as a risk

They are unavoidable