Conserving Water and Electricity in UK Homes

It is important to reduce water and electricity usage in UK homes to (a)   .

• To increase energy bills
• To conserve finite resources
• To improve water taste
• For better plumbing

Which of the following devices helps control the flow of water to prevent wastage?

• Dual-flush toilet

• Flow-reducing valve

• Energy-efficient light bulb

• Tap aerator

Regular maintenance helps to prevent wastage in which of the following?

• Water pipes only

• Defective washers and float-operated valves

• Electrical appliances

• Only water heaters

What is the primary benefit of using dual-flush toilets in UK homes?

• They allow users to select a flush option that uses less water for liquid waste

• They use the same amount of water for all types of waste

• They increase water usage for liquid waste

• They eliminate the need for water in flushing

Flow-reducing valves help prevent excess water flow if a tap is left open.

• True

• False

Energy-efficient lights use 70% more power than conventional bulbs.

• True

• False

Using a shower instead of a bath is a simple way to conserve water.

• True

• False

Complete the sentence: (a)   light bulbs use only 30% of the power of conventional bulbs, helping to conserve electricity in the home.

• LED
• Incandescent
• Halogen
• Fluorescent

A (a)   is recommended in the Water Regulations to reduce toilet water usage.

• dual-flush toilet
• single-flush toilet
• high-flow toilet
• gravity toilet

Performing regular (a)   prevents water wastage from dripping taps and faulty valves.

• maintenance
• cleaning
• inspection
• replacement