Energy Conservation for 3rd Graders: Interactive Quizzes and Games

Question 1

When you want to save energy, what should you do with lights?

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Turn them off when you leave a room

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Leave them on when you leave a room

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Leave them on a little bit

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Turn them on and off often

Question 2

What is the special rule about energy?

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Energy can be changed from one kind to another

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Energy can be made or used up

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Energy can be lost or gained

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Energy can't be changed or moved

Question 3

What kind of energy can we get over and over again?

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 4

Which of these is a way to heat your home using the sun?

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Have big windows that face south

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Use a fireplace

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Use a heat pump

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Use a heater

Question 5

What happens to energy when it moves from one thing to another?

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It changes its type

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It disappears

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It gets stronger

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It gets used up

Question 6

What is NOT a good thing about energy-saving appliances?

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They work better

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They save you money

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They help the environment

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They make your home more comfortable

Question 7

Which activity uses the most energy? Choose the correct one.

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Driving a car

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Walking

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Riding a bike

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Watching TV

Question 8

Which one of these is a source of energy that can be used over and over again?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 9

When energy moves from one thing to another, what happens to it?

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It changes into a different kind of energy

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It is created

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It is destroyed

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It disappears

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Wind

Question 11

What's the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion

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Kinetic energy is stored energy, while potential energy is energy in motion

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Potential energy is energy in motion, while kinetic energy is stored energy

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There's no difference

Question 12

Which of these things turns electricity into light?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Motor

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Fan

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to save energy at home?

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Leave the TV on all day.

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Turn off lights when not needed.

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Use energy-efficient appliances.

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Unplug electronics when not used.

Question 14

What happens when you turn off a light?

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The energy is changed to another form.

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The energy is gone.

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The energy stays in the light bulb.

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The energy disappears.

Question 15

Which is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 16

What is the difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation?

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Energy efficiency is about using less energy to do the same thing, while energy conservation is about using less energy overall.

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Energy conservation is about using less energy to do the same thing, while energy efficiency is about using less energy overall.

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They are the same thing.

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Energy efficiency is important for businesses, while energy conservation is important for homes.

Question 17

Which is NOT a benefit of energy conservation?

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Making you more dependent on foreign countries

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Saving money on energy bills

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Reducing pollution

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Conserving natural resources

Question 18

Which of these is a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 19

What is the main reason for the rise in Earth's temperature?

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More greenhouse gases

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Less trees

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More sun

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More volcanoes

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Shape

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 21

When energy is transferred from one object to another, what happens to it?

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It changes form.

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It completely disappears.

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It is created out of nothing.

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Nothing happens to the energy

Question 22

Which device uses electricity to make light?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Windmill

Question 23

What is the main source of energy for plants?

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Sunlight

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Air

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Water

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Soil

Question 24

What law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Physics

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Energy Transformation

Question 25

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Wind energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 26

What is the process called by which plants turn sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Germination

Question 27

Which of these is a conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Glass

Question 28

What is the unit used to measure energy?

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Joule

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Watt

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Volt

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Ampere

Question 29

What kind of energy is kept inside a battery?

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Stored chemical energy

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Energy from moving

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Energy from warmth

Question 30

Which of these is not a type of energy?

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Time

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 31

When you switch on a light, what kind of energy change happens?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Light energy to electrical energy

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Heat energy to electrical energy

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Electrical energy to heat energy

Question 32

What is the main source of energy for plants?

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

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Soil

Question 33

Which of these is a source of energy that can be replaced?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 34

Which of these things can store energy?

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Battery

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Magnet

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Book

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Pencil

Question 35

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors let electricity flow easily, while insulators don't.

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Insulators let electricity flow easily, while conductors don't.

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Conductors and insulators both let electricity flow equally well.

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Conductors store electricity, while insulators conduct electricity.

Question 36

What makes a wind turbine work?

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Wind

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Water

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Sun

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Gas

Question 37

What is a potential drawback of using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power?

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Intermittent availability

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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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No need for fuel extraction

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Lower operating costs

Question 38

In a closed system, where the total amount of energy stays the same as it changes forms, what is this called?

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Energy Conservation

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Energy Change

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Energy Loss

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Energy Gain

Question 39

When you switch on a light, what type of energy is changing into light energy?

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Electrical energy

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Sound energy

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Heat energy

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Motion energy

Question 40

Which of these is a device that helps us save energy?

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A solar panel

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A light bulb that always stays turned on

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An air conditioner used all day long

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An electric heater

Question 41

How does conserving energy, like turning off lights when leaving a room, help slow down climate change?

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It reduces greenhouse gases released into the air.

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It saves money on energy bills.

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It creates jobs in the renewable energy field.

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It makes our homes more comfortable.

Question 42

How can an energy audit help save energy for a household or business?

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By finding ways to use less energy.

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By giving away free energy-saving devices.

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By making energy prices go up.

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By predicting how much energy will be used in the future.

Question 43

What is the best thing to do at home to save energy?

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Turn off lights when you leave a room

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Leave electronics like TVs and computers plugged in all the time

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Set your thermostat to a higher temperature in the winter

Question 44

Which of these actions does NOT help international organizations like the United Nations and the International Energy Agency promote energy conservation?

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Promoting increased energy production

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Setting energy conservation goals

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Providing grants for energy efficiency projects

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Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve energy at home?

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Watering the lawn more often

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Unplugging electronics when not using them

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Using energy-efficient appliances

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Turning off lights when not in use

Question 46

What happens to energy when it is transformed from one form to another?

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It changes its form but stays the same amount

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It increases or decreases in power, depending on the transformation

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It only changes if heat is added

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It is created or destroyed

Question 47

Which of the following energy sources is renewable?

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Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Petroleum

Question 48

What is the purpose of a solar panel?

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To turn sunlight into electricity

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To store energy from the wind

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To filter and clean the air

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To heat water

Question 49

Which of the following is a benefit of using energy-efficient appliances?

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Lower energy bills

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Increased home security

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Higher property value

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Improved water quality

Question 50

What is the difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation?

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Energy efficiency uses less energy to do the same task, while energy conservation means using less energy overall

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Energy efficiency is only used in businesses, while energy conservation is only used at home

Question 51

Which of the following is a consequence of wasting energy?

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Increased pollution and climate change

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More efficient use of natural resources

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Cleaner air and water

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Lower energy costs

Question 52

What is the role of the government in promoting energy conservation?

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Creating energy efficiency standards and providing incentives for renewable energy

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Promoting the use of fossil fuels

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Punishing individuals and businesses for using too much energy