WONDER #1472: What Is a Brownout?

Question 1 of 3

When electric power is interrupted completely, we call it a what?

  1. brownout
  2. shutout
  3. blackout
  4. apocalypse

Question 2 of 3

When electric power is reduced without a complete interruption, we call it a what?

  1. brownout
  2. shutout
  3. blackout
  4. apocalypse

Question 3 of 3

Purposeful, complete interruptions in power to certain areas in order to stabilize the power grid during times of peak usage are known as what?

  1. brownouts
  2. shutouts
  3. rolling blackouts
  4. apocalypses

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