Going Green Fluency Quiz

What is one way a business can gain an advantage in the modern economy?

• By increasing prices

• By going "green"

• By hiring more employees

• By reducing product quality

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are some businesses switching from to save money on energy?

• Solar power to wind power

• Fossil fuels to sustainable sources

• Wind power to fossil fuels

• Solar power to fossil fuels

What are examples of sustainable energy sources mentioned in the text?

• Coal and oil

• Wind and solar power

• Natural gas and coal

• Nuclear and oil

How can businesses reduce energy consumption without using alternative energy sources?

• By using more paper

• By using LED lights and energy-efficient appliances

• By increasing office space

• By using more water

What is one way companies can reduce internal waste?

• By buying new office furniture

• By using less paper and purchasing recycled materials

• By using more plastic

• By increasing food waste

What do some innovative companies do with food waste?

• Throw it away

• Burn it

• Turn it into compost for farms or gardens

• Store it indefinitely

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What was the result for Shari when she used more energy-efficient ovens?

• Her costs increased

• Her electricity, natural gas, and water use dropped

• She had to close some restaurants

• Her business became less profitable

How much money did Shari save in one year by making energy-efficient changes?

• More than a million dollars

• More than half a million dollars

• Less than a hundred thousand dollars

• Exactly a million dollars

What did Shari do with the extra capital she saved?

• She bought new restaurants

• She invested it to make her company stronger

• She spent it on advertising

• She gave it to charity

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main theme of the text?

• The importance of hiring more employees

• The benefits of going "green" for businesses

• The challenges of running a business

• The history of energy consumption

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2