Super Savers

Fossil fuels

Groups:

(a) Fossil fuel

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(b) Not a fossil fuel

• coal

• natural gas

• wind

• oil

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• gold
• water
• natural gas
• oil

Saving water saves energy

• True
• False

What is the unit of measure for electricity consumption?

• therm
• kilowatt-hour
• pounds
• kilowatt

Energy stored within any physical thing is called....

• nuclear energy
• mechanical energy
• potential energy
• kinetic energy

Which as examples of distributed generation?

• solar panels on your home
• using fuel cells at home
• all of the above

Which major appliance uses the most energy?

• dishwasher
• refrigerator
• clothes dryer

A high-efficiency showerhead can save...

• water
• energy
• all of the above

The energy used by an item even though its switch may be in the "off" position is called..

• transformer
• phantom load
• high efficiency
• Peak load

Advanced power strips, when used properly, can reduce "phantom load."

• true
• False