Environment General Qustions

Which uses less water, washing a full load of dishes by hand or in the dishwasher?

• wash by hand

• use a dishwasher

What type of supermarket bag is more ecofriendly, paper or plastic?

• Plastic

• paper

• either is fine

• none on the above

Appliances that are turned off don't use any electricity.

• true

• false

Hybrid cars are slower and less safe than conventional cars.

• true

• false

Approximately how much global electricity output is produced from renewable sources?

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 1%

It is better to leave a lamp with a compact fluorescent light on than to turn it on and off several times a day.

• True

• False

During a long trip, you conserve more fuel by driving fast and getting to your destination sooner than you do by going the speed limit.

• true

• false

Which of the following is an alternative material for making paper?

• Hemp

• panda excrement

• sheepskin

• all of them