WorksheetsEnvironmental Issues REVIEW
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Directions: Answer the following questions. Which of the following is NOT a sustainable behavior?
Saving energy
Using non-renewable resources
Reducing waste
Conserving water
Directions: Answer the following questions. Which of the following is NOT a water intense facility in a hotel?
Sinks
Hallway
Toilets
Gardens
Directions: Answer the following questions. Which of the following does NOT promote water conservation?
Thawing food in the cooler instead of under running water
Utilizing grey water for irrigation
Using high-flow faucets and spray valves
Repairing leaks as soon as possible
Directions: Answer the following questions. The Energy Star system originated in which of the following countries?
United States
Britain
Italy
Germany
Directions: Answer the following questions. Energy Star products use how much less energy than required by federal standards?
5 to 10 percent
10 to 20 percent
20 to 30 percent
30 to 40 percent
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Air
Wood
Soil
Coal
Which of the following is an example of renewable resource?
Natural gas
Water
Petroleum
Uranium
By what percentage can solar power reduce energy consumption?
10 to 20 percent
30 to 40 percent
40 to 60 percent
50 to 70 percent
Which of the following ways is electrical energy generated by using the flow of water through a turbine with a generator?
Hydropower
Wave power
Solar power
Wind power
Which of the following is NOT a method of reducing HVAC usage?
Installing a programmable thermostat
Applying window film to reduce solar heat gain
Reducing use of outdoor air
Improving a building’s insulation
What percentage of garbage is recyclable and compostable?
25 percent
45 percent
65 percent
75 percent
Food packaging accounts for around what percentage of the volume of food service waste?
30 percent
40 percent
50 percent
70 percent
Asbestos can cause which of the following types of diseases?
Blood diseases
Lung diseases
Cancer
Heart diseases
Cooking to order, rather than bulk food cooking is which of the following types of waste reduction tactics?
Reducing
Reusing
Recycling
Reproducing
Purchasing used furniture and appliances uses which of the following types of waste reduction tactics?
Reducing
Reusing
Recycling
Reproducing
When was the Energy Star® program created?
1989
1992
1996
2001
An average restaurant in the United States uses how many gallons of water each day?
830 gallons
1,250 gallons
3,840 gallons
5,800 gallons
How much water can a low-flush toilet save?
41 percent
32 percent
27 percent
19 percent
Which of the following is NOT a method of conserving water in hotels?
Using a dual flush toilet
Installing high-pressure showers
Installing sink sensors which automatically turn off when a person walks away
Planting indigenous plant species which best adapt to the local climate
Which of the following is energy generated from a river or stream which provides a continuous source of flowing water?
Hydropower
Wave power
Solar power
Wind power
Electric lighting can cost a hotel an estimated _________ percent or more of total energy usage?
20
45
60
75
Which of the following is NOT a method of energy usage in a kitchen?
Using a walk-in cooler with strip curtains
Using a conventional oven
Using Energy Star® ice machines and refrigerators
Using Energy Star® fryers, griddles and holding cabinets
A used light bulb is an example of which of the following types of waste?
Pre-consumer food waste
Post-consumer food waste
Operating supply
Packaging waste
Starting a waste audit is an action of which of the following steps of a recycling program?
Deciding on leadership
Establishing an accounting system
Analyzing waste streams
Building ownership
Which of the following is NOT an example of hazardous waste?
Fluorescent lamp
Battery
Paints
Leftover food
