6.11 Getting the U.S. ready for renewable

What does the word grid mean in this context?

• pipes

• powerlines

What year does Washington DC aim to have 100% renewable energy by?

• 2028

• 2032

• 2050

• 2070

Where can wind and solar project be built according to the map?

• West Coast

• Midwest & Central US

• South East

Why isn't it possible to build wind farms in every state?

• There is not enough funding from the council.

• There is not enough space to build a sufficiently sized wind farm.

• There is not enough wind to power the turbines.

How long will it take to build new power transmission lines?

• 2-5 Years

• 1-3 Years

• 10-20 Years

• 3-10 Years

Once the entire power grid is replaced, what percentage of electricity will be from renewable energy by the year 2050?

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

• 99%