Energy Use in Dwellings Quiz

What is the responsibility mentioned in the text regarding energy use in a dwelling?

• To increase energy consumption

• To try and reduce the 'carbon foot print'

• To produce high carbon emissions

• To use only one type of energy source

According to the text, what will vary among the different types of energy used in a house or town?

• The cost of the energy sources

• The color of the energy sources

• The carbon emissions produced

• The availability of the energy sources

Why do we need to find other 'cleaner' sources of energy?

• Because the earth's energy resources are increasing

• Because fossil fuels do not cause any harm to the earth's climate

• Because fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and oil are running out

• Because cleaner sources of energy are more expensive

What is the impact of relying on fossil fuels for energy?

• It has no impact on the earth's climate

• It helps to preserve the earth's energy resources

• It damages the earth's climate

• It increases the earth's energy resources

What are fossil fuels high producers of when burnt?

• Oxygen and hydrogen

• Carbon monoxide and helium

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapour

• Nitrogen and methane

Which one of the following is considered one of the most damaging greenhouse gases?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Argon

Where is CO2 produced as mentioned in the text?

• In forests and oceans

• By animals and humans

• By power stations, boilers and fires

• In the upper atmosphere by sunlight

What are solid fuels listed in the learning material?

• Natural gas and LPG

• Fuel oil and petrol

• Coal, coke and peat

• Produced from non-renewable sources

According to the learning material, what is electricity produced from?

• Renewable sources

• Coal, coke and peat

• Non-renewable sources

• Natural gas and LPG

Which of the following is considered an oil energy source?

• Coal, coke and peat

• Fuel oil and petrol

• Natural gas and LPG

• Produced from non-renewable sources