Home Energy
True or False: turning off the lights when you leave the room is a great way to use less electricity.
True! Lights are powered by electricity, so turning them off when you don't need them is a great way to use less electricity.
What is carpooling? Have you ever carpooled to school or to another activity? Would you like to?
Carpooling is when at least two people drive together in the same car. Carpooling is a great way of reducing climate pollution because less climate pollution is produced if 3 people carpool in one car instead of driving three separate cars.
True or False, all food waste can be composted?
True.
What percent of the water on earth is drinkable?
A) Less than 5%
B) Less than 1%
C) Less than 3%
B) Less than 1%
Every time a new object is made, it takes resources from the earth. So when you can, it's great to repair things instead of throwing them away. Can you think of something you have repaired or could repair?
Answers will vary.
Fill in the blank:
In the winter you should _____ the drapes to let the sun shine in and warm your home. In the summer you should _____ the drapes to keep the sunshine out and your home cool.
Open
Close
Most cars and trucks are powered by fossil fuels. Can you name two of the fossil fuels most commonly used to power them?
What is one thing you use single-use plastic for? What could you use instead to avoid this pollution?
Multiple answers: Single-use sandwich bags substituted with Tupperware. Single-use water bottle substituted reusable one.
Name three simple ways to use less water at home.
Answers vary: Turn off water while brushing teeth, take shorter showers, use the dishwasher, catch rain water and use it to water plants, etc.
What are some ways you could reduce food waste?
Answers vary: Make a meal plan and then buy only the ingredients you need. Store food in the freezer to help it last longer. Keep leftovers in Tupperware and eat them for lunch.
True or False: Most electronics, like TVs and computers, use energy 24 hours a day, whether you are using them or not.
True, we call this "Vampire Power."
The solution: Get a smart power strip.
True or False: We can power cars and trucks without burning fossil fuels.
True! We have the technology to create electric cars and trucks that can be powered by clean, renewable energy.
How many years does plastic waste take to decompose?
A) Over 500 Years
B) Over 1,000 Years
C) Under 50 years
B) Over 1,000 years
What percentage of indoor water use is from the shower?
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) 60%
A) 20%
What percent of Americans are concerned about climate change?
A) About 1/3
B) About 2/3
C) About 1/2
B) About 2/3 of Americans are concerned about climate change and want to take action to help!
Name ONE fossil fuel that we burn to create energy.
Coal, Natural gas, Heating Oil
Can you think of a few ways of getting around that don't create climate pollution and are healthy?
Biking and Walking!
What food creates more climate pollution, Lentils or Beef?
Beef. Fruits, veggies, nuts, and legumes, like lentils, have over 50 times less of an impact on climate than beef.
How much water does it take to produce one pound of beef?
A) 1,850 gallons
B) 3,000 gallons
C) 1,000 gallons
A) 1,850 gallons
What is the largest source of carbon pollution in the United States?
A) Home Energy Use
B) Waste
C) Transportation
C) Transportation
Name ONE type of renewable energy.
Wind, Solar (sun).
Fill in the blank:
Half of all the trips we take in the US are ___ miles or shorter.
A) Ten
B) Three
C) Five
B) Three
That means if there are safe biking or walking routes, we could often walk or bike instead of driving!
What percent of what we throw in the trash could be composted?
A) About 30%
B) About 60%
C) About 15%
A) About 30%
In one year, turning off the water while brushing teeth can save up to:
A) 2,000 gallons of water
B) 2,500 gallons of water
C) 1,500 gallons of water
C) 1,500 gallons of water
There are 5 main household activities that create climate pollution. What are they?
Transportation, Electricity, Heating, Food, Waste