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.

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?

A. AspirinB. iPodsC. Skateboards

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Which of these products are made from petroleum?

Answer: Petroleum is used in making aspirin, iPods and

skateboards!

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What crop in Brazil is used to make ethanol to fuel cars?

A. CornB. CoffeeC. Sugarcane

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What crop in Brazil is used to make ethanol to fuel cars?

Answer: Sugarcane

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What percentage of the world’s population lives without

electricity?A. 2%B. 25%C. 49%

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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

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What speed does wind need to travel to be converted into

electricity?

A. 8 MPHB. 26 MPHC. Any speed

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What speed does wind need to travel to be converted into

electricity?

Answer: 26 MPH

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What is the largest contributor to petroleum inputs in the ocean?

A. Natural seepsB. Petroleum extractionC. Oil spills

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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%

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What is the most commonly used renewable resource?

A. The sunB. WaterC. Wind

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What is the most commonly used renewable resource?

Answer: Water

Hydropower supplies nearly 1/5 of the world’s energy each year.

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Which state produces the most wind energy?

A. CaliforniaB. TexasC. Kansas

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Which state produces the most wind energy?

Answer: Texas

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How long does it take the sun’s energy to reach the earth?

A. 2 minutesB. 5 minutesC. 8 minutes

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How long does it take the sun’s energy to reach the earth?

Answer: 8 minutes

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How much land is needed for a wind turbine?

A. 200-250 square feetB. 1-2 acresC. 8-10 acres

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How much land is needed for a wind turbine?

Answer: 1-2 acres

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What type of energy reaction gives off heat?

A. EndothermicB. ExothermicC. Radiant energy

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What type of energy reaction gives off heat?

Answer: Exothermic

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A. LiquidB. SolidC. Gas

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In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite

shape?

Answer: Liquid

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In which state do molecules have a definite volume but not a definite

shape?

How many gallons are in a barrel of oil?

A. 28B. 42C. 74

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How many gallons are in a barrel of oil?

Answer: 42 gallons

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Who is the world leader in known coal reserves?

A. AustraliaB. ChinaC. United States

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Who is the world leader in known coal reserves?

Answer: United States

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What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?

A. 5%B. 10%C. 20%

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Answer: 20%

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What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated by Uranium (nuclear power)?

Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?

A. CoalB. OilC. Natural gas

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Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?

Answer: Natural gas

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What is the earth’s temperature a few feet underground?

A. 50°FB. 250°FC. It varies

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What is the earth’s temperature a few feet underground?

Answer: 50°F year-round

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