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WorksheetsEnvironmental & Sustainability Quiz 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which two resources are most important in domestic dwellings?
Gas and oil
Water and electricity
Coal and peat
Wood and solar power
What is one common use of water in the home?
Charging phones
Drinking
Powering televisions
Heating gas
Which of these is a main use of electricity in homes?
Cleaning windows
Powering appliances
Filling water bottles
Cooking with firewood
Why is it important to reduce water and electricity wastage?
They are unlimited
They are free
They are limited and costly
They cannot be used up
Rising utility costs mean we should…
Use more water
Save energy and water
Leave taps running
Keep lights on all night
What does a flow reducing valve do?
Speeds up water flow
Stops water completely
Regulates water flow
Heats water
What is a Hippo block used for?
Cleaning toilets
Saving water in toilet flushes
Stopping leaks in pipes
Heating bathrooms
A tap aerator works by…
Mixing water with air
Heating water faster
Removing dirt from water
Blocking the tap
A greywater system collects water from…
Rivers
Showers and sinks
Toilets only
Taps with aerators
Greywater can be reused for…
Drinking
Garden irrigation
Cooking
Bathing
What should you do to stop a dripping tap?
Ignore it
Replace washers
Leave it running
Turn water pressure up
Regular maintenance prevents water wastage from…
Broken lights
Faulty valves
Plastic bottles
Heating systems
Which of these saves water?
Having a bath every day
Using a shower instead of a bath
Filling the kettle to the top each time
Leaving taps on
Which is a simple way to reduce water use?
Part filling the kettle
Using more soap
Leaving taps dripping
Running two baths
Which device saves water in toilets?
Flow reducing valve
Hippo bag
Tap aerator
Greywater pump
LED lightbulbs use…
The same energy as normal bulbs
More energy
At least 75% less energy
No electricity
One way to save electricity is…
Leave devices on standby
Switch equipment off
Use bigger appliances
Turn lights on in the day
Energy efficient equipment is often labelled with…
A price tag
A European Energy Label
A colour sticker
A water rating
Leaving appliances on standby can cost up to…
£10 a year
£30 a year
£80 a year
Nothing
Which is the most efficient type of lighting?
Halogen
Incandescent
LED
Fluorescent
Which of these is a high carbon fuel?
Coal
Biomass
Wind power
Solar
Burning fossil fuels releases…
Water only
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Sunlight
Which fuel is less common in modern homes?
Oil
Natural gas
LPG
Coal
Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?
Coal
Oil
Gas
Solar
Which fuel is widely used for heating in UK homes?
Wind
Natural gas
Peat
Biomass
Which is a low carbon energy source?
Biomass
Coal
Oil
Gas
Solar thermal systems are used to…
Heat water
Produce coal
Burn wood
Power cars
What do heat pumps do?
Burn gas
Extract heat from air or ground
Store water
Generate coal
CHP (Combined Heat and Power) captures…
Only electricity
Only water
Heat and electricity together
Wind
Which of these is a zero carbon energy source?
Coal
Tidal energy
Oil
Peat
Which gas causes global warming?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Helium
Which of these reduces carbon emissions at home?
Improved insulation
Burning coal
Using more oil
Open windows in winter
Why should homeowners reduce carbon emissions?
To increase bills
To improve energy efficiency
To waste energy
To use more fossil fuels
Which of these is an energy-efficient appliance?
A-rated
C-rated
Old boiler
Incandescent lamp
Which building regulation encourages energy conservation?
Part L
Part A
Part F
Part M
Which organisation gives advice to households on energy saving?
Energy Saving Trust
World Bank
Tesco
NHS
The Carbon Trust helps…
Businesses and organisations
Supermarkets only
Children
Farmers only
Local councils may offer…
Energy advice grants
Free oil
Unlimited gas
Solar panels for all
Which of these is an example of insulation?
Double glazing
Turning lights off
Using coal
Solar panels
PV in solar PV panels stands for…
Photo Voltaic
Power Voltage
Pressure Valve
Passive Ventilation
