Title: M1L2 Quiz
Course: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy > Section: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy

Q: Electrical power demand has been on the increase.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: U.S. demand for electricity fluctuates from weekday to weekend and during different seasons.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Why must any changes in the electrical power demand be anticipated by the producer (power plant) beforehand?
- So a cost analysis can be performed and to allow for maintenance
- To prevent over/under production of the heat needed for power generation
A: To prevent over/under production of the heat needed for power generation

Q: The electrical grid is the interconnection of [a] , [b] , and power line systems that carry electricity around a given region. (p_____ p______, s_____ )

Q: Changes in demand are due to _____.
- decreased power usage by industries, factories, businesses, and homes
- increased power usage by industries, factories, businesses, and homes
- the weather affects demand and also the daytime and nighttime hours
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: When the demand for electricity begins to exceed the supply, voltage on the entire system becomes lower. This situation is what is called a _____ and may damage appliances and other sensitive loads if they remain connected to the grid. (b_____)

Q: Larger loads in homes, which demand more _____, include air conditioners, electric heaters, heat pumps, well pumps, electric washers, electric stoves, dryers, ranges, and microwave ovens. (p________)

Q: The U.S. government has stated that we shall have _____ % of the entire electrical grid powered by wind farms by the year 2025.

Q: Oftentimes residents use cheaper  _____ systems to power their equipment. These cheaper, smaller wind systems are designed to be connected to storage  _____ for later use when the wind speeds are not optimal.

Q: Some units include a solar-power system to aid the wind turbine.
- True
- False
A: True