Grade level: 4 – 5th grades
Skills: Circle graphs
Related environmental issues: Energy
The circle graph below shows the 5 states that generated the most solar power in August 2020.
- What state leads the nation in solar power?
- What state generated as much solar power as Florida did?
- How many times more solar power did California generate than the second leading state?
Note: Solar power means electricity generated from solar panels.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
Answer
- Califronia
- Arizona
- 35÷7=5 (times)
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Published: March 26, 2020
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