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Understanding Electricity Costs Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A refrigerator uses 150 watts of power. How many kilowatt-hours does it consume if it runs for 24 hours?

a)

3.6 kWh

b)

1.8 kWh

c)

2.4 kWh

d)

0.36 kWh

2.

If the cost of electricity is $0.12 per kWh, how much would it cost to run a 1000-watt microwave for 2 hours?

a)

$0.24

b)

$0.12

c)

$0.20

d)

$0.30

3.

Which of the following appliances typically uses the most electricity in a household?

a)

LED light bulb

b)

Refrigerator

c)

Ceiling fan

d)

Electric oven

4.

A washing machine uses 500 watts per hour. How many kilowatt-hours does it use if it runs for 3 hours?

a)

1.5 kWh

b)

0.5 kWh

c)

3 kWh

d)

2 kWh

5.

If a household uses 900 kWh in a month, and the cost per kWh is $0.15, what is the total electricity cost for that month?

a)

$135

b)

$120

c)

$150

d)

$100

6.

Which of the following is an example of an energy-efficient appliance?

a)

Incandescent light bulb

b)

Halogen heater

c)

LED light bulb

d)

CRT television

7.

A 60-watt light bulb is used for 5 hours a day. How many kilowatt-hours does it consume in a month (30 days)?

a)

9 kWh

b)

10 kWh

c)

8 kWh

d)

7 kWh

8.

If a dishwasher uses 1.5 kWh per cycle and is used 20 times a month, what is the total energy consumption for the month?

a)

30 kWh

b)

25 kWh

c)

35 kWh

d)

40 kWh

9.

Which appliance would likely have the highest energy efficiency rating?

a)

Old refrigerator

b)

New Energy Star refrigerator

c)

Electric water heater

d)

Desktop computer

10.

A television uses 200 watts. How many kilowatt-hours does it consume if it is on for 10 hours?

a)

2 kWh

b)

1 kWh

c)

0.5 kWh

d)

3 kWh

11.

If the cost of electricity is $0.10 per kWh, how much would it cost to run a 1500-watt heater for 4 hours?

a)

$0.60

b)

$0.50

c)

$0.40

d)

$0.30

12.

Which of the following actions can help reduce electricity costs?

a)

Using incandescent bulbs

b)

Running appliances during peak hours

c)

Unplugging devices when not in use

d)

Keeping the refrigerator door open

13.

A laptop uses 50 watts per hour. How many kilowatt-hours does it use if it runs for 8 hours a day for a week?

a)

2.8 kWh

b)

3.2 kWh

c)

2.4 kWh

d)

3.6 kWh

14.

If a household reduces its energy consumption by 100 kWh per month, how much money would it save in a year if the cost per kWh is $0.13?

a)

$156

b)

$130

c)

$120

d)

$140

15.

Which of the following is a benefit of using energy-efficient appliances?

a)

Higher electricity bills

b)

Increased energy consumption

c)

Reduced environmental impact

d)

Shorter appliance lifespan