Air Conditioning and Climate Change Quiz

What was the name of the experimental neighborhood in Austin, Texas, where researchers studied the effects of cooling air on people's health and productivity?

• Cooling Village

• Air Conditioned Village

• Breezy Community

• Chilled Neighborhood

What percentage of global electricity consumption is used for cooling buildings?

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

Who is credited with harnessing the power of thermodynamics to cool spaces in 1902?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Willis Carrier

What is the main concern regarding the use of solid caloric materials as refrigerants for air conditioning?

• Toxicity

• Flammability

• High greenhouse effect

• All of the above

What is the main reason that HFCs are considered a climate nightmare?

• They deplete the ozone layer

• They are potent greenhouse gases

• They are toxic to humans

• They are expensive to manufacture

What is the main challenge in developing new refrigerants that could run today's AC units but aren't greenhouse gases?

• All of the above

• Price

• Durability

• Complexity to manufacture

What is one of the ways to make buildings get less hot and reduce the need for air conditioning?

• Using inefficient cooling systems

• Using single-pane windows

• Installing dark colored roofs

• Installing better windows and insulation

What is the main concern with the increasing number of air conditioning units in major developing countries?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Rising daily temperatures in cities

• Increased energy demand

What is the main reason that air conditioners could add almost a full degree Fahrenheit to global temperatures this century?

• Both A and B

• Leakage of refrigerants

• None of the above

• Increased energy use

What is the main challenge in using solid refrigerants for air conditioning?

• Durability

• Price

• Flammability

• Toxicity