Energy And Recycling Quiz

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1. Which of the following is NOT used to generate electricity in the UK?

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Perfume is not a source of energy in the UK

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Explore the impact of recycling on energy conservation with the Energy and Recycling Quiz. Questions delve into recycling processes, energy savings, and environmental benefits, assessing understanding and promoting... see moreeco-friendly practices. see less

2. Most of the energy used on Earth today originally came from which source?

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Most of the energy used on Earth originally came from the Sun

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3. Which natural resource is not an ingredient in manufacturing glass bottles?

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Dirt is not a main component of glass bottles.

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4. If you recycle a tonne of paper, how many trees are you saving?

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17 trees are saved by every tonne of existing paper that is recycled

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5. When recycling glass it is common to sort bottles by colour, but which colour is NOT common for sorting?

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Blue is not a common colour by which glass is sorted for recycling

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6. Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a television for how long?

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Recycling an aluminium can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours

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7. Recycling just two glass bottles saves enough energy to boil water for how many cups of tea?

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Recycling 2 glass bottles saves enough energy to boil 5 cups of tea

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8. Which action does NOT save energy in your home?

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Keeping lights switched on when not in use can contribute to unnecessary energy or electricity consumption, leading to wastage. This practice can result in increased utility bills and a negative environmental impact, as it goes against the principles of energy conservation and sustainability.

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9. How many years does it take a single aluminium can to decompose?

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It takes an average aluminium can between 80 and 100 years to decompose

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10. If all of the wind around the UK coasts could be harnessed for energy, how much of our energy needs could be met by this source alone.

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The wind around the UK coasts could meet three times the UK’s energy needs if it was harnessed for energy

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Which of the following is NOT used to generate electricity in the UK?
Most of the energy used on Earth today originally came from which...
Which natural resource is not an ingredient in manufacturing glass...
If you recycle a tonne of paper, how many trees are you saving?
When recycling glass it is common to sort bottles by colour, but which...
Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a...
Recycling just two glass bottles saves enough energy to boil water for...
Which action does NOT save energy in your home?
How many years does it take a single aluminium can to decompose?
If all of the wind around the UK coasts could be harnessed for energy,...
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