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BENERGY Module 3: Lesson 3

Why Energy Reliability Matters – The Conversation

Pre-viewing Questions

Before watching the following video, give your best answer to the following questions. 

Before You Watch: Energy Reliability

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Why might most people overlook the importance of reliable energy?

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Which factor most directly determines whether electricity is available when people need it?

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What is one reason energy reliability might decrease even as technology advances?

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Why is “base load power” critical to a functioning energy system?

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Podcaster Kaden Eades talks with OGGN founder Mark LaCour about what makes energy more or less reliable — and what we can do to safeguard the future.

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Post-viewing questions

After You Watch: Energy Reliability

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What does the speaker say about climate change and blackouts?

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According to the lesson, why can’t people walk across the Bering Land Bridge today?

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What main factor has NOT kept up with rising electricity demand in the U.S.?

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Why are wind and solar described as “intermittent” energy sources?

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What is “base load power”?

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Why can’t batteries currently replace base load generation?

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What is one creative alternative to batteries for energy storage mentioned in the video?

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Why are hydrocarbons considered a natural form of energy storage?

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What global trend will increase the world’s future energy needs?

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What overall message does the video give about humanity’s future and energy?

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