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Test one's knowledge of carbon emissions. Examine ways in which to save energy.

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1.

The average U.S. household produces about how much CO2 a day?
- A.
  
  100 pounds
- B.
  
  150 pounds
- C.
  
  200 pounds
- D.
  
  250 pounds
Correct Answer
B. 150 pounds

Explanation
that is more than twice the European average

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2.

Most experts agree that to avoid the melting of the ice sheets in Greenland or West Antarctica we need to reduce carbon emissions by what percent?
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  60
- C.
  
  65
- D.
  
  80
Correct Answer
D. 80
3.

About how much CO2 does a gallon of gasoline add to the atmosphere?
- A.
  
  5 pounds
- B.
  
  10 pounds
- C.
  
  15 pounds
- D.
  
  20 pounds
Correct Answer
D. 20 pounds

Explanation
every 100 cubic feet of natural gas emits 12 lbs. of CO2

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4.

What is the single greatest source of CO2 output in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Buildings
- B.
  
  Air travel
- C.
  
  Farm equipment
- D.
  
  Bus travel
Correct Answer
A. Buildings

Explanation
private residence, shopping malls, warehouses and offices account for 38% of the U.S. emissions

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5.

How much CO2 could be saved by using existing technologies that would pay for themselves?
- A.
  
  1 million tons
- B.
  
  1.3 million tons
- C.
  
  1.3 billion tons
- D.
  
  2 billion tons
Correct Answer
C. 1.3 billion tons
6.

How much money could you save by turning down the thermostat on your water heater from 140 to 120 degrees?
- A.
  
  1 %
- B.
  
  3 %
- C.
  
  5 %
- D.
  
  10 %
Correct Answer
C. 5 %

Explanation
That is $1.25 a week if you pay @ $100 a month

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Energy Conservation

The average U.S. household produces about how much CO2 a day?

Most experts agree that to avoid the melting of the ice sheets in Greenland or West Antarctica we need to reduce carbon emissions by what percent?

About how much CO2 does a gallon of gasoline add to the atmosphere?

What is the single greatest source of CO2 output in the U.S.?

How much CO2 could be saved by using existing technologies that would pay for themselves?

How much money could you save by turning down the thermostat on your water heater from 140 to 120 degrees?