Chris Wright

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chris-wright--energy-executive-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Chris Wright born?January 15, 1965
2. What is the nominated secretary of energy?November 16, 2024
3. What is the confirmed secretary of energy?February 3, 2025
4. Who is Chris Wright?Chris Wright is a former oil and gas company boss who became the U.S. Secretary of Energy. He was born on January 15, 1965, and has worked as an engineer and CEO before joining the government.
5. What does the U.S. Secretary of Energy do?The Secretary of Energy leads the Department of Energy, which manages the country's energy plans, keeps the nation safe, and supports research into new energy technologies.

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking): A process used to extract oil and natural gas from shale rock by injecting high-pressure fluid.
Nuclear Technology: The application of nuclear physics, including the development of nuclear power plants and safety protocols.
Mineral Rights and Royalties: Legal claims to minerals found on or under land, and payments made to the owner for extracted resources.
Climate Change Response: Policies and actions taken by governments and organizations to mitigate or adapt to the effects of global warming.