Ways to Conserve Water at Home
True or False: You should take a shower rather than a bath to conserve water?
True
What can you use to make you feel cooler at home without lowering your thermostat?
A fan
What is one reason why it is important to conserve energy?
Reduces air and water pollution.
Helps conserve natural resources.
Help combat climate change.
Can reduce greenhouse gasses.
Can help save money.
Can help reduce the need for energy and other resources.
What should you stay away from when there is a tornado?
Windows and Outside Walls
You should only run the dishwasher when it is ___________.
Full
True or False: Electronics do not use power if they are plugged in but turned off.
False: Electronics can still draw power even if they are turned off while they are still plugged in.
What is Energy Conservation?
The prevention of the wasteful use of energy.
Where should you take shelter for a hurricane?
Interior Room, Storm Shelter, Evacuate
True or False: It won't make a difference if you fix a leaky faucet
False
What can be used to seal leaks around doors and windows to keep cool air inside?
Weatherstripping OR Caulk
What are the two forms of energy used within a household?
Electricity and Natural Gas
What two things should you turn off if your house floods?
electricity sources and water supply
What should you install outside to catch rain water?
Rain Barrel
Recycling reduces waste in ___________.
Landfills
In Kilowatt Hours, how much does the average American home use each day?
30 Kilowatt hours
What should you move away from a fire?
Propane Tanks and Yourself
What kind of toilet should you install at home to reduce the use of water?
Dual Flush or Low Flow Toilet
What lights should you replace your incandescent light bulb with?
LED or CFL
How is energy measured?
Why do you close doors behind you when there is a fire?
Slows the spread of the fire because the fire will have less oxygen.