Climate Action Challenge Quiz

Which one of the following does not conserve energy?

• Building more power plants to supply more electricity

• Turning off electrical appliances when not in use

• Using energy efficient appliances

• Recycling right

Which one of the following is not an energy saving practice?

• Putting hot food immediately into the refrigerator when storing it

• Not leaving the refrigerator door open longer than necessary

• Ensuring the refrigerator door shuts tightly

• Not overloading the refrigerator

The amount of energy used by 1 air conditioner is equivalent to the amount of energy used by ____ standing fans.

• 6

• 11

• 24

• 50

Does a laptop or desktop computer use more power?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Both use the same amount of power

Which type of lightbulb is the most efficient at converting energy into light?

• Incandescent

• Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)

• Light-emitting diode (LED)

• Fluorescent

LED bulbs use up to ____ % less electricity than incandescent light bulbs to produce the same amount of light.

• 85%

• 50%

• 30%

• 5%

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Petroleum

What are the top three most energy-consuming appliances in the home?

• Air conditioner, Television, Refrigerator

• Air conditioner, Refrigerator, Water heater

• Refrigerator, Washing machine, Television

• Refrigerator, Water heater, Television

What is standby power?

Power used by appliances when they are _____________.

• Standing upright

• Running at full power

• Left switched on while not in use

• Not being used properly

Which of the following is an impact of climate change?

1.Rising sea levels

2.Melting ice caps

3.Changes in plant and animal life cycles

4.Increase in global food supply

• 1 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 4 only