Which of these human activities would reduce the amount of useable energy Earth receives from the Sun?

adding smoke to the atmosphere that blocks sunlight

setting up too many solar collectors in a small area

using a small amount of solar cells over a very long time

planting too many farm crops that rely on sunlight to grow

Which of these human activities would reduce the amount of useable energy Earth receives from the Sun?

adding smoke to the atmosphere that blocks sunlight

setting up too many solar collectors in a small area

using a small amount of solar cells over a very long time

planting too many farm crops that rely on sunlight to grow

Before wind energy was used to generate electricity, it was used by ranches and farmers to:

call their livestock in at sundown

help them keep cool on hot days

send signals and messages to others

Before wind energy was used to generate electricity, it was used by ranches and farmers to:

call their livestock in at sundown

help them keep cool on hot days

send signals and messages to others

A new school, in a dry sunny region, is being constructed as a "green school" which means all efforts are made to make the school as environmentally friendly as possible. Which of the following would be the MOST practical way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?

diesel powered generators outside the building

hydroelectric power from a school pond

nuclear power plant in the utility room

A new school, in a dry sunny region, is being constructed as a "green school" which means all efforts are made to make the school as environmentally friendly as possible. Which of the following would be the MOST practical way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?

diesel powered generators outside the building

hydroelectric power from a school pond

nuclear power plant in the utility room

Which of these actions uses the greatest amount of energy?

cooling a school building for the month of August

sharpening a pencil with a hand- held sharpener

cooking a turkey in an electric oven

Which of these actions uses the greatest amount of energy?

cooling a school building for the month of August

sharpening a pencil with a hand- held sharpener

cooking a turkey in an electric oven

Which of the following actions would reduce the greatest amount of electricity used in a home ?

using a programmable thermostat to control the heating and air conditioning

starting and maintaining a compost pile to manage yard waste

growing or purchasing organic fruits and vegetables

purchasing a hybrid automobile and starting a car pool with friends

Which of the following actions would reduce the greatest amount of electricity used in a home ?

using a programmable thermostat to control the heating and air conditioning

starting and maintaining a compost pile to manage yard waste

growing or purchasing organic fruits and vegetables

purchasing a hybrid automobile and starting a car pool with friends

A school replaces 60-watt incandescent light bulbs with 13- watt compact fluorescent bulbs in each classroom. If there are no other changes in how the lights are used, how will the electricity use compare, after changing the light bulbs?

The school will use less electricity after the change.

The school will use more electricity after the change.

The school will create more waste than before the change to compact fluorescent light bulbs.

The school will need more light bulbs to generate the same amount of light as before the change.

A school replaces 60-watt incandescent light bulbs with 13- watt compact fluorescent bulbs in each classroom. If there are no other changes in how the lights are used, how will the electricity use compare, after changing the light bulbs?

The school will use less electricity after the change.

The school will use more electricity after the change.

The school will create more waste than before the change to compact fluorescent light bulbs.

The school will need more light bulbs to generate the same amount of light as before the change.

Mr. Smith wants to save energy in his household. What action would save him the most energy in his house?

turning off the air conditioner when he is not home

leaving the water running when he brushes his teeth

leaving his bedside lamp on while he sleeps

leaving the door open on a warm day

Mr. Smith wants to save energy in his household. What action would save him the most energy in his house?

turning off the air conditioner when he is not home

leaving the water running when he brushes his teeth

leaving his bedside lamp on while he sleeps

leaving the door open on a warm day

To manage energy in summer months, a family should

set the thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature.

A turn the air conditioner on and off frequently.

open the windows and turn the air conditioner on.

set the thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature.

To manage energy in summer months, a family should

set the thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature.

A turn the air conditioner on and off frequently.

open the windows and turn the air conditioner on.

set the thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature.

Schools can manage energy usage by

scheduling field sporting events during daylight hours.

neglecting routine maintenance on climate control systems.

heating and cooling gymnasiums year-round.

operating heaters during summer months.

Schools can manage energy usage by

scheduling field sporting events during daylight hours.

neglecting routine maintenance on climate control systems.

heating and cooling gymnasiums year-round.

operating heaters during summer months.

How does recycling impact a person’s energy use?

Less energy is needed to recycle used aluminum cans than to mine aluminum and make new cans.

Less energy is used to transport the raw materials needed to make plastic than to recycle plastic bottles.

Making paper from trees causes a smaller amount o

The distance that used materials have to travel before being recycled uses more energy than it saves.

How does recycling impact a person’s energy use?

Less energy is needed to recycle used aluminum cans than to mine aluminum and make new cans.

Less energy is used to transport the raw materials needed to make plastic than to recycle plastic bottles.

Making paper from trees causes a smaller amount o

The distance that used materials have to travel before being recycled uses more energy than it saves.

Though hydroelectric energy provides 58% of the Unites States' renewable energy and has many advantages, one disadvantage of this form of energy is that it

requires building a dam, destroying nearby ecosystems.

is costly to maintain, reducing the amount of energy it can produce.

must burn plant matter, which disrupts the wind needed to produce renewable energy.

must use Earth's internal heat, which counteracts the needed gravitational force.

Though hydroelectric energy provides 58% of the Unites States' renewable energy and has many advantages, one disadvantage of this form of energy is that it

requires building a dam, destroying nearby ecosystems.

is costly to maintain, reducing the amount of energy it can produce.

must burn plant matter, which disrupts the wind needed to produce renewable energy.

must use Earth's internal heat, which counteracts the needed gravitational force.

Students researched two sources of energy, solar and wind, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which of the following should replace the X in the table above?

Produces energy only when the sun is shining

Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere

Reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels

Students researched two sources of energy, solar and wind, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which of the following should replace the X in the table above?

Produces energy only when the sun is shining

Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere

Reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels

Wind power is used to pump water from the ground and generate electricity. The most likely environmental impact of using wind power is:

disturbing native plant and animal populations

the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

a reduction in the use of fossil fuels

Wind power is used to pump water from the ground and generate electricity. The most likely environmental impact of using wind power is:

disturbing native plant and animal populations

the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

a reduction in the use of fossil fuels

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