How do energy-efficient homes contribute to environmental sustainability?

• By increasing water consumption

• By reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• By promoting deforestation

• By increasing air pollution

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The Lee family is considering installing solar panels on their home to reduce their electricity bills and environmental impact. They have heard about the benefits of solar energy but are unsure about the drawbacks. What is the advantage of installing solar panels in their home?

• Increased reliance on fossil fuels

• Lower electricity bills

• Reduced home value

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

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The Lee family is considering installing solar panels on their home to reduce their electricity bills and environmental impact. They have heard about the benefits of solar energy but are unsure about the drawbacks. Which of the following could be a disadvantage of installing solar panels?

• Reduced environmental impact

• Increased home value

• Higher upfront costs

• Greater energy efficiency

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Some homeowners, like Mark, are hesitant to invest in energy-efficient upgrades for their homes. What is a common reason for this reluctance?

• High upfront costs

• Lack of available technology

• No environmental benefits

• Immediate savings

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a potential disadvantage of energy-efficient homes?

• Energy-efficient homes are less comfortable to live in.

• Energy-efficient upgrades have a negative impact on indoor air quality.

• Energy-efficient homes require more fossil fuels throughout the home.

• Energy-efficient upgrades have a higher upfront installation cost.

Based on the data table, what conclusion can be drawn about the advantages of energy-efficient upgrades in homes?

• Energy-efficient upgrades positively impact comfort level and long-term savings potential.

• Energy-efficient upgrades have a negative impact on comfort level and long-term savings potential.

• Energy-efficient upgrades have no impact on energy cost savings.

• Energy-efficient upgrades have no environmental impact.

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Which of the following are key advantages and disadvantages of implementing energy-efficient practices, like those found in energy-efficient homes, when considering the broader impact on the environment and long-term sustainability?

• They reduce energy consumption and lower emissions, but may have higher upfront costs and require changes in behavior.

• They increase energy consumption and emissions, but are cheaper to implement.

• They have no impact on the environment or sustainability.

• They only benefit individual homeowners and not the broader community.

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What kind of energy is this?

• hydro

• solar

• wind

• geothermal

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Energy from the Sun, which provides heat and light energy for Earth

• chemical
• solar
• kinetic
• potential

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What type of energy are they collecting?

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

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