5. Energy and Electricity- Mains electricity

Mains electricity

The electricity that comes from power stations to our homes and buildings

Power station

A place where electricity is generated using different energy sources

Transmission lines

Thick cables that carry electricity from power stations to cities and towns

Pylon

A tall tower that supports transmission lines and keeps them high above the ground

Substation

A place where electricity is converted to lower voltages for use in homes

Electricity box

A device that distributes electricity to different parts of your home

Plug

The part of an appliance that fits into a wall socket to draw electricity

Wall socket

A hole in the wall where you can plug in electrical devices

Voltage

The strength or force of electrical current

Appliance

An electrical device used in homes, like a refrigerator or television

Coal

A common fuel used in power stations to generate electricity

Hydro power

Electricity generated using the energy of flowing water

Wind power

Electricity generated using the energy of moving air

Solar power

Electricity generated using energy from the sun

Natural gas

A fuel sometimes used in power stations to generate electricity