Science of the Electric Grid – Exit Ticket
Summary
This short formative assessment asks students to explain challenges of connecting regions to the main grid and evaluate how microgrids can address those barriers.
The prompt reinforces understanding of grid infrastructure, rural electrification challenges, and energy system tradeoffs.
Use after the Microgrid Case Study or Data Set activity for quick comprehension checks. This is part of the complete Science of the Electric Grid lesson.
In one or two sentences, give one reason why some countries or regions find it challenging to connect people to the main electric grid.
Then, describe how a microgrid using solar, wind, or hydropower could help overcome this challenge, and mention one possible limitation of using microgrids.
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