This automobile uses two methods of energy to power it. Usually gas and electricity.
What is a hybrid car
100
A type of power harnessed from our sun.
What is solar
100
Used to create steam in steam engines; also used as Frosty's eyes
What is coal
100
The other two Rs in the phrase: ___________, ___________ and recycle
What are reduce and re-use
100
A color associated with people or buildings who are considered to be environmentally aware and proactive.
What is green
200
This mode of transportation is powered by the kinetic energy produced by the riders' legs. (No, not Fred Flintstone's legs)
What is a bicycle
200
Wind creates a kinetic energy to move this, which generates electricity.
What is wind turbine
200
The price of this fuel is on the rise.
What is gasoline
200
Used to turn table scraps and other organic waste into useable fertilizer/soil.
What is a compost
200
A type of padding placed in the walls to help reduce the excessive need for heating and cooling systems in a home.
What is insulation
300
When two or more passengers ride together to work. This helps reduce our carbon footprint.
What is carpooling
300
This structure holds back water and uses that water pressure to move turbines to generate electricity.
What is a dam
300
Offshore drilling for this product has had many detrimental effects on ocean life.
What is oil
300
An artistic use of old newspaper with the combination of water and either glue or starch.
What is papier mache'
300
An excellent community resource from which to buy fresh local produce and products that did not have to be shipped or transported.
What is a farmer's market
400
This byproduct of burning gasoline is considered a greenhouse gas. (Hint: it has carbon in it)
What is Carbon Dioxide
400
The type of energy generated by the earth itself. Can come from hot springs and hot spots in the earth to cool and heat water and/or air for a building. (Cleveland HS uses this type of energy)
What is geothermal energy
400
The three elements that make up the basic chemical composition of organic fossil fuels.
What are Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen
400
Homes that are made from recycled materials. There are many in Taos, NM.
What are earthships
400
Refers to products which do not use or are not treated with manufactured fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics or additives.
What is organic
500
A fuel source made through the fermentation of sugars and complex carbohydrates like corn: it will result in a product like ethanol.
What is biofuel
500
These are parts of a solar panel that convert thermal and light energy from the sun into electrical energy.
What are photovoltaic cells
500
The two greenhouse gas products that result from the oxidation (or combustion) of hydrocarbons.
What are water (vapor) and Carbon Dioxide
500
A shade of water that has been collected from domestic activities like laundry, dishes and bathing to be recycled for outdoor irrigation use.
What is grey water
500
A recycled product made from old tires that have been cut up into small pieces and used to cover the ground surrounding plants and trees. Helps to reduce the amount of water evaporation.