Understand Energy Demand: Grades 3-5
- 1.In the United States, when is demand for electricity the highest
- A.
Winter
- B.
Fall
- C.
Spring
- D.
Summer
- 2.What is a peaker plant?
- A.
The most efficient kind of power plant
- B.
Power plants that make electricity all year long
- C.
Extra power plants that utility companies turn on to make electricity only during peak demand
- D.
A plant with long leaves
- 3.What does a smart meter measure?
- A.
The amount of electricity a building uses over time
- B.
The level of lighting in a room
- C.
The temperature of a room
- D.
How smart someone is
- 4.Why is it especially important to conserve electricity during peak demand?
- A.
It's cheaper for utility companies to make electricity during peak demand
- B.
To prevent electricity shortages, such as blackouts
- C.
It's more expensive for utility companies to make electricity during peak demand
- D.
Both B and C are correct
- 5.How can you save electricity during peak demand?
- A.
Turn on appliances like dishwashers and washing machines before or after peak demand hours
- B.
Use less air conditioning
- C.
Perform an energy shutdown in classrooms that will be empty over summer break
- D.
All of the above
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