Show:
Alternatives
Energy
Miscellaneous
100
This energy source is most affected by changes in weather.
What is wind?
100
When graphing data, rising bars or a line going up indicates this.
What is an increase?
100
Keeping broken glass separate from other trash is essential in what "green" habit?
What is recycling?
200
Burning coal will produce more environmental pollution than these country giants.
What are wind turbines?
200
No pollution; does not require any additional fuel costs.
What are benefits of geothermal energy?
200
People use one of these in the summer which contributes to high electric bills.
What is an air conditioner?
300
These systems produce electricity with the least environmental pollution.
What are solar panel systems?
300
radioactive waste; heated water dangerous to aquatic life; abundant availability.
What is nuclear energy?
300
A consumer could record daily high and low temperatures and kWh used to check the impact of an air conditioner on this.
What is his or her electric bill?
400
Using solar panels on the roof is one way to supplement electric systems in these type buildings.
What are "green" or environmentally friendly buildings?
400
No by products; increases potential for flooding; abundant availability.
What is hydroelectricity?
400
Consumers wanting to buy a vehicle that claims to be "100% environmentally friendly" should answer this question about pollution before buying.
Where can I find evidence that it produces no pollution?
500
Nitrogen Oxide by products; increased water and chemical use on farmland; abundant availability.
What is biomass?
500
Since most heaters run off of gas, it makes sense that consumers would use less of this in the winter months.
What is electricity?