Energy
Energy from water falling is called __________.
Hydropower or hydroelectricity
What is something that uses electricity at Kuei Shan?
Any reasonable answer will suffice.
What kind of sweets does Mr. Kamkwamba like?
How many sisters does William have?
Six
Malawi is located in which continent?
Africa
Thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth is called _________.
Geothermal energy is the thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth.
What country is Mr. Kamkwamba from?
Malawi
How did the main character get the material needed to build his energy invention?
He got materials from the scrap yard near his school.
What is the most popular sport in Malawi?
soccer
What are the two types of energy?
When I rub my hands against my hair, my hair sticks to my hands. What is this called?
Static electricity
Mr. Kamkwamba's family was very poor at one point. Say one hard thing that happened to Mr. Kamkwamba because his family was so poor.
Examples:
1. His dad went blind temporarily.
2. He had to drop out of school.
3. He had to eat one meal a day.
What was the book that William was reading in the library called?
Using Energy
What 3 colors are in the Malawi flag?
Red, Black, Green
Say one disadvantage of renewable energy.
1. It cannot be stored.
2. It is unpredictable.
3. It is expensive.
Which is better, AC or DC power? Why?
AC power is better because it can travel longer distances and the current can change directions.
What kind of crops did Mr. Kamkwamba's family grow on their farm?
Maize (sweet corn)
What is another name for a dynamo?
Generator
What is the most practiced religion in Malawi?
Christianity
Energy can neither be ______ or ______.
What is the unit for voltage?
Volts
Part of this book is written in Chichewa, a language spoken in Malawi. What is the Chichewa word for "crazy"?
masala
Name two ways that William's family survives the famine.
1. Selling their metal roof
2. Selling cakes at the market
3. Rationing portions and cutting down meals
What is the capital city of Malawi?
Lilongwe