Unit 3: Energy Production and Use
Energy quiz activity guide
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Unit 3: Energy Production and Use
Energy quiz activity guide Ask students the following questions: 1. How far could you drive a medium‐sized car using the oil contained in one plastic
shopping bag? A. half a kilometre B. One kilometre C. one and a half kilometres D. Three kilometers Answer: C 2. How much energy is saved by making cans from recycled aluminium compared to mining and smelting new aluminium? A. 95% B. 75% C. 50% D 25% Answer: A 3. To make a desktop computer uses the same amount of chemicals, water and fossil fuels as: A. making a hamburger B. making a medium‐sized car C. growing a hectare of wheat D. printing 1000 newspapers Answer: B 4. Which is the most energy efficient form of transport? A. Bicycle B. Hybrid vehicle C. Train D. Walking Answer: A 5. How much carbon dioxide will you keep out of the atmosphere if you substitute a compact fluorescent globe for a traditional light globe (through the life of the globe)? A. 1 kg B. 50 kg C. 5 kg D. 500 kg Answer: D 6. Recycle one aluminium can and you can save enough energy to run a personal computer for how long? A. 3 minutes B. 3 hours C. 3 months D. 300 years Answer: B
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