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Practice Quizzes

1
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A)timber
B)coal
C)natural gas
D)oil
2
How can you conserve energy when using a refrigerator?
A)Purchase a refrigerator-freezer with a side-by-side model.
B)Open the door often.
C)Keep the refrigerator full to impede air circulation..
D)Vacuum the condenser coils at least twice a year.
3
Which of the types of cookware materials will help to conserve energy when used in the oven?
A)aluminum
B)glass
C)cast iron
D)copper
4
To conserve energy when you use an electric cook top,
A)boil water in an uncovered pot.
B)match the size of the pot to the size of the heating elements.
C)make only one serving of food at time.
D)increase the heat after liquids come to a boil to keep them bubbling.
5
An ENERGY STAR label on an appliance
A)gives the average annual cost to operate the model.
B)indicates that the model meets strict government standards for energy efficiency.
C)gives the energy use of similar models.
D)shows that the appliance is on sale.
6
A dripping kitchen facet
A)is no problem.
B)indicates that you water heater needs to be replaced.
C)is wasteful.
D)keeps your pipes from freezing.
7
What do yard trimming and a banana peel have in common?
A)They are synthetic.
B)They are biodegradable.
C)They cannot be placed in a sanitary landfill.
D)They last forever.
8
Which of the following statements is not true?
A)Plastic bags are recyclable.
B)Plastic bags are the best way to carry home groceries.
C)Plastic bags are not biodegradable.
D)Plastic bags are petroleum-based.
9
How does compacting trash affect its degradability?
A)It speeds up the process as it lessens the surface area exposed to the air.
B)It speeds up the process as it increases the heat with the trash helping the bacteria to grow.
C)It interferes with the element that would speed decay.
D)It does not affect the degradability at all.
10
Which of the flowing is not true about landfills?
A)Landfills can pollute the water supply.
B)Landfills fill up slowly.
C)Landfills interfere with elements necessary for decay.
D)Landfills can release greenhouse gases.
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