Energy Use and Conservation

Another way to preserve those resources is to __________ energy whenever possible.

• Turn it off

• Run the water

• Conserve

• Use only what you need

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One way to preserve our current energy resources is to increase the ________________ of our energy use.

• Efficiency

• Use

• Effectiveness

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Energy Conservation means reducing energy use.

• True

• False: Energy Efficiency

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For most of human history, people burned wood for light, heat, and energy.

• True

• False: Hay and Wood

Reducing energy consumption to save electricity; reduce/reuse/recycle

• renewable resources

• energy conservation

• solar energy

• nuclear power

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Which of the following energy conservation methods can reduce the carbon footprint the most?

• Turning off lights when not in use

• Using public transportation instead of personal vehicles

• Recycling

• Using energy-efficient appliances

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Which of the following is an example of energy conservation?

• not insulating your home

• turning off the lights when not in use

• driving your car alone into the city at rush hour

• running the air conditioner in the upstairs of your house with using fans

Energy conservation can be achieved through which of the following?

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Decreasing insulation in buildings

• Using LED light bulbs

• Driving more frequently

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How can you best reduce the amount of electricity you use in your house?

• Turn off the radio.

• Unplug everything not being used.

• Turn off the lights.

• Turn the volume down on the TV

Which of the following best describes energy efficiency?

• Using less energy to perform the same task

• Using more energy to perform tasks more quickly

• The total amount of energy used by a country

• The ability to create energy from new sources

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