Terms to Know
Electricity
Flow of tiny particles with negative and positive charges
Current
Measurement of how quickly electricity is flowing
Voltage
Force that moves electrical current
Transmission Lines
Power lines carrying electrical current with high voltages
Distribution Lines
Power lines carrying electrical current with low voltages
Substation
Facility where voltage is increased or decreased with transformers
Transformer
Used to increase or decrease the voltage of a transmission line
Electrical Grid
Network of transmission lines connecting power plants, substations, and buildings
