1.buy local food to reduce food transportation over long distances. 2.set your refrigerator...
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1. Buy local food to reduce food transportation over long distances.
2. Set your refrigerator temperature to 37°F and your freezer close to 3°F.
3. Turn down your water heater thermostat to 120°F.
4. Keep your car tires properly inflated.
5. Clean your sidewalks with a broom instead of a water hose.
Easy ways to conserve energy
Which of these products are made from petroleum?
A. AspirinB. iPodsC. Skateboards
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Which of these products are made from petroleum?
Answer: Petroleum is used in making aspirin, iPods and
skateboards!
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What crop in Brazil is used to make ethanol to fuel cars?
A. CornB. CoffeeC. Sugarcane
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What crop in Brazil is used to make ethanol to fuel cars?
Answer: Sugarcane
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What percentage of the world’s population lives without
electricity?A. 2%B. 25%C. 49%
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What percentage of the world’s population lives without
electricity?
Answer: 1.5 billion people—25% of the world’s population
Source: United Nations Development Programme
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What speed does wind need to travel to be converted into
electricity?
A. 8 MPHB. 26 MPHC. Any speed
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What speed does wind need to travel to be converted into
electricity?
Answer: 26 MPH
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What is the largest contributor to petroleum inputs in the ocean?
A. Natural seepsB. Petroleum extractionC. Oil spills
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Chart Title
Natural Seeps
Offshore Oil & Gas Extraction
Marine Transportation of Petroleum
Atmospheric Deposition
Municipal/Industrial Runoff
Other Consumption Sources
What is the largest contributor to petroleum inputs in the ocean?
Answer: Natural seeps46%
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What is the most commonly used renewable resource?
A. The sunB. WaterC. Wind
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What is the most commonly used renewable resource?
Answer: Water
Hydropower supplies nearly 1/5 of the world’s energy each year.
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Which state produces the most wind energy?
A. CaliforniaB. TexasC. Kansas
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Which state produces the most wind energy?
Answer: Texas
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How long does it take the sun’s energy to reach the earth?
A. 2 minutesB. 5 minutesC. 8 minutes
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How long does it take the sun’s energy to reach the earth?
Answer: 8 minutes
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How much land is needed for a wind turbine?
A. 200-250 square feetB. 1-2 acresC. 8-10 acres
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How much land is needed for a wind turbine?
Answer: 1-2 acres
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What type of energy reaction gives off heat?
A. EndothermicB. ExothermicC. Radiant energy
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What type of energy reaction gives off heat?
Answer: Exothermic
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A. LiquidB. SolidC. Gas
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In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite
shape?
Answer: Liquid
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In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite
shape?
How many gallons are in a barrel of oil?
A. 28B. 42C. 74
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How many gallons are in a barrel of oil?
Answer: 42 gallons
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Who is the world leader in known coal reserves?
A. AustraliaB. ChinaC. United States
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Who is the world leader in known coal reserves?
Answer: United States
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What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?
A. 5%B. 10%C. 20%
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Answer: 20%
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What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?
Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?
A. CoalB. OilC. Natural gas
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Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?
Answer: Natural gas
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What is the earth’s temperature a few feet underground?
A. 50°FB. 250°FC. It varies
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What is the earth’s temperature a few feet underground?
Answer: 50°F year-round
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