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Soil battery uses bacteria to power field sensors (Level A1) — yellow and black labeled bottle

Soil battery uses bacteria to power field sensorsCEFR A1

14 Jun 2024

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
76 words
  • A UK team has made a soil battery device.
  • It uses tiny bacteria living in the soil.
  • The bacteria make electrons and so produce energy.
  • The battery can make and store electricity itself.
  • Farmers can use it to power field sensors.
  • The device removes the need for long power cables.
  • It works best where the soil is wet or flooded.
  • The makers say it can last many years.
  • It is low cost and easy to install.

Difficult words

  • bacteriuma very small living thing in soil
    bacteria
  • electrona very small particle with electric charge
    electrons
  • devicea thing made to do a useful job
  • storekeep energy or things for later use
  • sensora tool that finds or measures changes
    sensors
  • floodedcovered with a lot of water

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Discussion questions

  • Would you like this battery on a farm?
  • Do you have wet or flooded soil near your home?
  • Where would you use a small battery like this?

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