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100

True or false: renewable energy can be expensive to start, but are cheap to run after that

True

100

What does it mean to be non-renewable?

Means it will run out or deplete over time

100

What units is J for?

Joules

100
True or False: Residents in Hawaii have the most expensive electricity

True

100

What does it mean to "carpool?"

Two or more people traveling together to work/school/a shared location 

200

What is an example of an "alternate energy source"

Nuclear

200

What is an EV?

Electric Vehicle

200

Which U.S. state produces the most coal?

A) New York

B) Washington

C) Wyoming

D) Ohio

C) Wyoming

200

What does "energy conservation" mean?

Changing a behavior or an action to use less energy

300

Name 3 types of renewable energy

Solar / Sun

Wind

Water / hydroelectric

Biomass

300
Name 3 types of non-renewable energy

Coal

Oil

Gas

300

What is kW a unit for?

Kilowatts
300

Which U.S. state produces the most petroleum?

A) Texas

B) California

C) Alabama

D) New Jersey

A) Texas

300

What is the biggest source of energy in our homes?

a) Heating/cooling systems e.g. AC unit

b) Kitchen appliances

c) Water heating

a) Heating/cooling systems e.g. AC unit

400

What are 2 disadvantages of renewable energy?

Expensive to start 

Intermittent - less dependable

Low efficiency

400

What are 2 disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources?

They are bad for the environment (pollution, carbon emissions) 

They run out over time 

400

What is kWh a unit for?

Kilowatt-hour
400

Which U.S. state has the most solar panels?

You have 3 guesses! 

California

400

Name 3 ways you could save energy at home

Turn off lights when you're not in the room

Unplug electronics when not in use 

Switch to energy saving devices


500

Which country produces the most global renewable electricity?

You have 3 guesses. Hint, it's in not in Europe.

China

500

Which country produces the most global non-renewable electricity?

You have 3 guesses. Hint, it's not in Europe

China

500

What is V a unit for?

Volts

500

Which U.S. state uses the most energy & produces the most carbon emissions?

You have 3 guesses!

Texas

500

Name 3 things we could do at school to save energy

Turn off the lights when not in the classroom

Use public transit/walk/bike instead of car

Host a lights off day / hour 

Improve recycling