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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?
Answer: Petroleum is used in making aspirin, iPods and
skateboards!
Energy Trivia
What crop in Brazil is used to make ethanol to fuel cars?
A. CornB. CoffeeC. Sugarcane
Energy Trivia
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
Energy Trivia
What speed does wind need to travel to be converted into
electricity?
A. 8 MPHB. 26 MPHC. Any speed
Energy Trivia
What is the largest contributor to petroleum inputs in the ocean?
A. Natural seepsB. Petroleum extractionC. Oil spills
Energy Trivia
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%
Energy Trivia
What is the most commonly used renewable resource?
Answer: Water
Hydropower supplies nearly 1/5 of the world’s energy each year.
Energy Trivia
How long does it take the sun’s energy to reach the earth?
A. 2 minutesB. 5 minutesC. 8 minutes
Energy Trivia
How much land is needed for a wind turbine?
A. 200-250 square feetB. 1-2 acresC. 8-10 acres
Energy Trivia
What type of energy reaction gives off heat?
A. EndothermicB. ExothermicC. Radiant energy
Energy Trivia
A. LiquidB. SolidC. Gas
Energy Trivia
In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite
shape?
Answer: Liquid
Energy Trivia
In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite
shape?
What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?
A. 5%B. 10%C. 20%
Energy Trivia
Answer: 20%
Energy Trivia
What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?