Renewable Energy Sources
Which renewable energy source relies on capturing the energy of the sun to generate electricity?
Solar Energy
Which activity has the highest carbon footprint among transportation options: driving a car, riding a bike, or taking a bus?
Driving a car
Which gas makes the greatest total contribution to the Earth's increasing average global temperature?
Carbon dioxide
What are factors that prevent people from using sustainable electricity?
Costs, inconvenience, lack of information, limits to accessibility
Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?
China.
Which type of light bulb is the most energy-efficient?
LED light bulbs
What source makes the largest contribution to the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Burning coal in power plants
What are ways to educate ourselves on sustainable electricity?
Online resources, books, workshops, courses, local community programs
What is the efficiency of a typical solar panel?
15-20%
What is one effective way to reduce an individual's carbon footprint?
Presently, the Earth's average global temperature is going up by how much each decade?
0.2 degrees Celsius
How much do solar powered outdoor lights cost?
$20-$50
What is the most common material used for making solar panels?
Silicon
Which country has the highest per capita carbon footprint?
Qatar
Livestock are contributing to global climate change by producing large amounts of which global warming gas?
Methane
How much do smart thermostats cost?
$50-$200
What is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world?
Three Gorges Dam in China
What is the name of the international agreement that aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries?
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)
Which state in the U.S. would see the largest percent of its land mass go under water if global warming causes the ocean to continue to rise?
Florida
How much did it cost Omer to electrify the boat?
$1600