FAST-skupina od 7.15
ENERGY: ELECTRICITY GENERATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Vb6hlLQSg
Vocabulary
GENERATE ELECTRICITY – vyrábět el.energii
TIDE – příliv
THERMAL POWER PLANT – tepelná elektrárna
PROPELLER – pohon
SHAFT – hřídel
COIL – cívka
CONVERT – přeměňovat
BLACKOUT – výpadek elektr.energie
GRID – rozvodná síť
Questions
1 What natural sources are used to generate energy?
2 What is needed for every chemical source to turn it into useable electricity?
3 Where does the majority of America ́s electricity come from?
4 What is used to heat water?
5 What does it produce?
6 What are the parts of a turbine in which steam generates electricity?
7 What does the generator do?
8 Why is steam an effective method of producing energy?
9 What is the problem with transporting electricity long distances?
10 How is the problem of distance transport solved?