Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: CH 3.5 Illegal connections
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What is the main reason for illegal electricity connections?

  • To avoid paying for electricity (correct)
  • To improve electricity supply
  • To support the national grid
  • To reduce electricity consumption

    • What is a major risk associated with illegal connections?

  • Improved electricity supply
  • Fire hazards (correct)
  • Higher electricity bills
  • Reduced electricity consumption

    • Why do some individuals profit from illegal connections?

  • To support the electricity providers
  • For financial gain (correct)
  • To reduce electricity consumption
  • To supply electricity to those in need

    • What is a consequence of illegal connections on the economy?

    <p>Economic losses for utility companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to individuals caught with illegal connections?

    <p>They will face legal actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some areas resort to illegal connections?

    <p>Lack of access to electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to the power grid due to illegal connections?

    <p>It will experience frequent outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a danger associated with unsecured wires and connections?

    <p>Electric shock and electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a meter in electricity connections?

    <p>To monitor and bill electricity consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid illegal connections?

    <p>To avoid safety hazards and legal consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern when making electrical connections?

    <p>The environment where the connection is made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of fires due to improper electrical connections?

    <p>Sparks from exposed wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe risk associated with insecure electrical connections?

    <p>Electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do illegal connections affect the overall stability of the electricity supply?

    <p>They cause power outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a way to promote safe and legal electricity access?

    <p>Conducting public awareness campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible solution to extend legal electricity access to underserved areas?

    <p>Utility companies' legal access programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to strengthen regulations against illegal connections?

    <p>To deter illegal connections and promote safe access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of overloading from illegal connections?

    <p>Power outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is education crucial in addressing illegal electricity connections?

    <p>To inform people about the risks and benefits of legal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of illegal connections on the overall community?

    <p>Economic losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of illegal electricity connections?

    <p>To avoid paying for electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a motivation behind illegal connections?

    <p>Environmental concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of illegal connections on utility companies?

    <p>Decrease in infrastructure investments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of illegal electricity connections?

    <p>They bypass the monitoring and billing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of frequent outages and disruptions?

    <p>Higher costs for legitimate consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk associated with poorly made connections?

    <p>Both fire and electrocution risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to the power grid due to illegal connections?

    <p>It can become overloaded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are meters important in electricity connections?

    <p>To monitor and bill electricity consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of electricity theft?

    <p>Higher costs for legitimate consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a motivation behind some individuals' choice of illegal connections?

    <p>To avoid paying for electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major fire hazard associated with illegal electricity connections?

    <p>Exposed wires and sparks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe risk associated with insecure and exposed electrical connections?

    <p>Electrocution risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can strengthen the overall stability of the electricity supply?

    <p>Increasing monitoring and enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help extend legal electricity access to underserved areas?

    <p>Utility companies implementing programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of overloading from illegal connections?

    <p>Power outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is education important in addressing illegal electricity connections?

    <p>To educate people on the risks of illegal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to the community due to illegal connections?

    <p>Economic losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of legal electricity connections?

    <p>Safe and reliable electricity supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a way to deter illegal electricity connections?

    <p>Implementing penalties for illegal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the environment when making electrical connections?

    <p>To prevent fires and electrocution risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for illegal connections to pose a fire hazard?

    <p>Poor-quality connections and exposed wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of service disruption due to illegal connections?

    <p>Increased economic losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of promoting legal access programs?

    <p>Extending legal electricity access to underserved areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary mechanism by which individuals engaged in illegal electricity connections can avoid detection?

    <p>Bypassing the monitoring and billing systems managed by electricity providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of education campaigns on illegal connections?

    <p>To increase awareness about the risks of illegal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of insecure and exposed electrical connections?

    <p>Severe risk of electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of areas that often resort to illegal electricity connections?

    <p>Lack of access to legal electricity supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of strengthening regulations and enforcement against illegal connections?

    <p>To deter illegal connections and improve overall stability of the electricity supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of electricity theft on the economy?

    <p>Reduced investment in infrastructure improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why illegal connections can lead to service disruptions?

    <p>Overloading of the power grid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor to consider when making electrical connections?

    <p>The environment where the connection is made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of overloading from illegal connections on the community?

    <p>Power outages affecting the entire community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind individuals' choice of legal electricity connections?

    <p>To ensure safety and avoid electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of addressing illegal electricity connections?

    <p>To educate individuals on the dangers of illegal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of illegal connections on the community?

    <p>Higher costs for legitimate consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of illegal connections on the economy?

    <p>Economic losses due to power outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why electricity providers like Eskom monitor and bill electricity consumption?

    <p>To generate revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common safety hazard associated with illegal connections?

    <p>Fire risk due to overheating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a meter in electricity connections?

    <p>To monitor and bill electricity consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of frequent outages and disruptions?

    <p>Reduced productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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