Energy and Resource Management Quiz

What percentage of food in the United States is never consumed?

• 20%

• 80%

• 40%

• 60%

How much energy is wasted in transportation, particularly from fossil fuels?

• 90%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

What is a significant challenge in the energy-water relationship?

• Water and energy are unrelated.

• Energy is required to obtain water, and water is needed to produce energy.

• Energy is not needed to obtain water.

• Water is abundant and easy to access.

Which of the following is a proposed solution to reduce energy waste?

• Ignore building inefficiencies.

• Use more fossil fuels.

• Increase food production.

• Turn waste heat into electricity.

What is one way individuals can help reduce resource waste?

• Leave lights on when not needed.

• Consume food from distant sources.

• Use more packaging for food.

• Turn off water while brushing teeth.