Section #: 26.3
Conservation of Energy Resources
Practice Test
1.
What is an example of a way to conserve energy in a home?
a.
removing weather-stripping around doorways
b.
replacing old windows with new ones
c.
reducing the use of insulation
d.
using incandescent lightbulbs
Hint
2.
__________ is the production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the same process.
a.
Sustainable energy
b.
Energy efficiency
c.
Conservation
d.
Cogeneration
Hint
3.
Which is an example of a way to improve efficiency in transportation?
a.
use of fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric cars
b.
all of the above
c.
carpooling
d.
use of public transportation
Hint
4.
According to the table, why would living in a cold climate cause you to use more energy than living in a place that needs a lot of lights?
a.
heating uses the highest percentage of energy
b.
lighting is relatively cheap
c.
lighting is the highest percentage of energy used by the average family
d.
too much energy would be used to warm water
Hint
5.
__________ is the use of energy resources in the most productive way.
a.
Cogeneration
b.
Sustainable energy
c.
Energy efficiency
d.
Renewable use
Hint
