Energy And Recycling Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT used to generate electricity in the UK?
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Human waste
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Solar power
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Hydropower
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Perfume
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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 eco-friendly practices.
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Most of the energy used on Earth today originally came from which source?
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The sun
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Oceans
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Soil
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Air
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A. The sunExplanation
Most of the energy used on Earth originally came from the SunRate this question:
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Which natural resource is not an ingredient in manufacturing glass bottles?
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Sand
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Dirt
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Soda Ash
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Limestone
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A. DirtExplanation
Dirt is not a main component of glass bottles.Rate this question:
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If you recycle a tonne of paper, how many trees are you saving?
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12 trees
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17 trees
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23 trees
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28 trees
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A. 17 treesExplanation
17 trees are saved by every tonne of existing paper that is recycledRate this question:
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When recycling glass it is common to sort bottles by colour, but which colour is NOT common for sorting?
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Blue
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Clear
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Green
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Brown
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A. BlueExplanation
Blue is not a common colour by which glass is sorted for recyclingRate this question:
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Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a television for how long?
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3 hours
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6 hours
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9 hours
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12 hours
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A. 3 hoursExplanation
Recycling an aluminium can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hoursRate this question:
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Recycling just two glass bottles saves enough energy to boil water for how many cups of tea?
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1 cup of tea
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3 cups of tea
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5 cups of tea
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7 cups of tea
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A. 5 cups of teaExplanation
Recycling 2 glass bottles saves enough energy to boil 5 cups of teaRate this question:
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Which action does NOT save energy in your home?
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Turning all appliances to stand-by when not in use
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Turning off and unplugging all appliances when not in use
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Turning off all lights when not in the room
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Leaving all lights on, even when its not in use
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A. Leaving all lights on, even when its not in useExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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How many years does it take a single aluminium can to decompose?
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20 – 40 years
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60 – 80 years
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80 – 100 years
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100 – 120 years
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A. 80 – 100 yearsExplanation
It takes an average aluminium can between 80 and 100 years to decomposeRate this question:
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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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None of our energy needs
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All of our energy needs
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Double our energy needs
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Three times our energy needs
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A. Three times our energy needsExplanation
The wind around the UK coasts could meet three times the UK’s energy needs if it was harnessed for energyRate this question:
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