Energy Conservation Quiz

Maya wants to reduce her electricity bill. What is one method she can use to conserve energy around her home?

• Increasing the use of air conditioning

• Adjusting the thermostat

• Using more water

• Avoiding energy-efficient appliances

Grace and her team are working on a project to conserve energy in their city. Which of the following is a method they can implement on a large scale?

• Reducing public transportation

• Using only gasoline vehicles

• Implementing green building design features

• Increasing fuel consumption

Mason is working on a school project about sustainable living. What is the learning objective related to energy conservation?

• Describe methods for increasing energy use

• Describe methods for conserving energy

• Describe methods for generating energy

• Describe methods for wasting energy

Ethan is working on a project about sustainable energy use. What must his approach incorporate?

• Only energy conservation

• Only energy efficiency

• Both energy conservation and energy efficiency

• Neither energy conservation nor energy efficiency

What are the least expensive and most environmentally sound options for maximizing energy resources?

• Fossil fuels

• Energy conservation and energy efficiency

• Nuclear energy

• Solar panels only

What does energy conservation mean?

• Increasing energy production

• Finding and implementing ways to use less energy

• Using more energy resources

• Ignoring energy efficiency

Abigail is looking for ways to reduce energy use at home. What is one way she can achieve this according to the document?

• Increase the use of hot water

• Use a programmable thermostat

• Leave lights on when not in use

• Use a desktop computer instead of a laptop

Benjamin wants to reduce his energy use while commuting to work. Which of the following is a suggested method for him?

• Drive alone for errands

• Walk or ride a bike

• Use a private jet

• Increase car trips

Noah is looking to reduce his energy consumption with his electrical and electronic devices. What is recommended for him to do?

• Use a desktop computer

• Buy Energy Star devices

• Keep devices plugged in at all times

• Use incandescent bulbs

Mason noticed that his electricity bill was higher than usual. What is one way he can reduce phantom energy loads at home?

• Use a power strip with electronics

• Leave devices on standby

• Use more electronic devices

• Increase the thermostat temperature