EGTS

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/egts

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. What is EGTS and why do planes need it?EGTS is an electric system that lets planes taxi on the ground without using their engines. It saves fuel and cuts pollution while the plane moves between gates.
2. How does EGTS help the planet?By turning off the main engines while taxiing, EGTS uses electric power instead of jet fuel. This means fewer carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change, such as CO2.
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): A secondary power source on aircraft, typically used for generating electricity and pneumatic power when main engines are off.
Retrofit: The process of adding new technology or features to an existing system or product that was not originally designed with them.
Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support human activities, measured in tons of CO2 equivalent.