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Sustainabilty

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which uses less water, washing a full load of dishes by hand or in the dishwasher?

a)

By hand

b)

Dishwasher

2.

What type of supermarket bag is more ecofriendly, paper or plastic?

a)

Paper

b)

Plastic

c)

Either is fine

d)

None of them

3.

Appliances that are turned off don't use any electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hybrid cars are slower and less safe than conventional cars.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Approximately how much global electricity output is produced from renewable sources?

a)

1%

b)

5%

c)

10%

d)

20%

6.

About how much money do you save by replacing a single incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light (CFL)?

a)

$1

b)

$5

c)

$10

d)

$30

7.

It is better to leave a lamp with a compact fluorescent light on than to turn it on and off several times a day.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

During a long trip, you conserve more fuel by driving fast and getting to your destination sooner than you do by going the speed limit.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Dropping the thermostat from 70 to 68 degrees (21.1 to 20 degrees Celsius) saves you about how much on your heating costs?

a)

1%

b)

5%

c)

10%

d)

20%

10.

Which of the following is an alternative material for making paper?

a)

Panda excrement

b)

Hemp

c)

Sheepskin

d)

All of the alternatives

11.

How much water does the average 10-minute shower use?

a)

15L

b)

50L

c)

115L