ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ENERGY USAGE

____________ means using less of a resource to do the same task. Ex: a laptop does the same thing but uses less energy than a desktop computer

• Conservation

• Environmentalism

• Efficiency

What is the original source of energy for all life on Earth?

• food

• cells

• carbohydrates

• sunlight

Does this picture show consumption or conservation?

• consumption

• conservation

An increase of the Earth's average temperature is also known as:

• summer

• renewable energy

• global warming

What is the definition of the word "technology?"

• Technology is any thing, system, or process that people create and use to solve a problem.

• Technology is only something electronic.

• Technology is only something modern.

• Technology is only something mechanical.

Which of these things are examples of technology? Choose all of the items that you think are technology.

• Sandals

• Piano

• Oak Tree

• Roller Blades

Which of these things are examples of technology? Choose all of the items that you think are technology.

• Broom

• Laptop

• Bonnet

• Basket

Anything man-made that fills our wants and needs. It can be a product or a system is the definition of

• Impact

• Economy

• Technology

• Culture

Uses for electricity include all but...

• lights in a home

• flushing the toilet

• charging an EV

• charging an iphone

Reducing energy usage through behavioral change.

• Smart meter

• Deregulation

• Conservation

• Efficiency