Recourses
A data center can use as much electricity as a medium-sized _____.
City
Which human activity releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels
Which of the following services is mentioned in the text as relying on data centers?A) Streaming platforms B) Social networks C) Cloud storage D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the English word for “Rechenzentrum”?
Data center
True or False: Data stored in the cloud exists only virtually and needs no physical infrastructure.
False
What natural resource is often used to cool servers and prevent overheating?
Water
Why can data centers increase global warming?
They consume large amounts of energy
Why are technology companies building more data centers every year?
Growing demand for digital services
What is the English word for “Kühlung”?
Cooling
Joker : About how big can a hall in a modern data farm be according to the text?
As large as a football field
Which type of materials are needed to build servers: wood, rare earths, or cotton?
Rare earths
Complete the sentence: More digital services = more data centers = more ______ consumption.
Energy
What do experts recommend to reduce the environmental impact of digital technologies?
More conscious use of data and digital services
Joker: What is the English word for “Nachhaltigkeit”?
Sustainability
What problem can occur when large amounts of water are used for cooling in dry regions?
Water shortages / lack of water resources
Joker: Name three resources that data farms require.
Energy, water, and raw materials
Joker : Which energy source is the most climate-friendly? A) Coal B) Oil C) Wind D) Gas
C) Wind
Joker : Explain the connection between consumer behavior and the growth of data farms.
The more people use digital services such as streaming, cloud storage, and social media, the more data farms are needed.
Which vocabulary word describes resources that can be used again and again without running out? A) Fossil fuels B) Renewable resources C) Rare earths D) Waste
B) Renewable resources
Explain in one sentence why data centers are important for sustainability discussions.
They consume large amounts of energy, water, and raw materials and therefore affect the environment.