Trivia Night Energy What does CFL stand for

Trivia Night: Energy

What does CFL stand for? A) Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb B) Carbon Filiment Lighting C) Candescent Flourine Lightbulb D) Carbon Fluorescent Lighting

A) Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) use about 75% less energy than an incandescent light and last at least 6 times longer.

What non-renewable resource is used in the production of plastics? A) Plasticides B) Petroleum (or oil) C) Silicon D) Gelatin

B) Petroleum (or oil) Petroleum causes pollution at every stage, from mining and recovery to refining, transporting, and using it as fuel. Drilling wells can cause direct pollution via oil spills. Drilling also often involves injecting watery liquids into the wells; later released as drilling muds, these cause their own toxic pollution.

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What greenhouse gas most contributes to the warming effect in the earth's atmosphere? A) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide B) Argon D) Oxygen

C) Carbon Dioxide Burning a gallon of gasoline emits almost 20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Preserving as average acre of forest in the US keeps more than 260, 000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

What country has contributed most to the world's greenhouse gas emissions? A) China C) Russia B) Mexico D) USA

D) USA China has now surpassed the USA as the highest annual contributor, but cumulatively the USA still leads.

Photovoltaic panels create electricity from what source? A) Sunlight B) Underground Magma C) Wind D) Biomass

A) Sunlight While Photovoltaic cells use sunlight, they still work on on a cloudy day.

True or false? Turning off your PC every time you aren't using it will wear out the hard drive.

False Unless your PC is from 1982 it does no harm to your computer to turn it off when not in use.

What does Energy Star stand for? A) A star in the gamma quadrant B) A label that signifies efficient water use C) A washer that can do up to 20 loads without fading clothing D) EPA designation for energy-efficient appliances

D) EPA designation for energyefficient appliances With the help of Energy Star, Americans have saved enough energy in 2010 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 33 million cars, all while saving nearly $18 billion on their utility bills.

True or false? An average laptop uses more watts of electricity than an average incandescent lightbulb.

False The average incandescent bulb pulls more watts than the average laptop.

What does LEED stand for? A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design B) Leading Ecology Engineers Department C) Leading Education for Environmental Departments D) Low Energy Efficiency Designs

A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design This certification gives buildings guidelines for going green. Buildings are one of the major culprits in the US's green house gas emissions.

True or False? Will closing your curtains at night keep your room warmer?

True Closing curtains at night prevents the heat from easily escaping and keeps the cold air outside.

On average, how many car trips are less than 3 miles? A) 25% B) 5% C) 50% D) 75%

C) 50% For short trips under 3 miles biking is a great option that will take no longer than 20 minutes, and is great exercise as well!

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource of energy? A) Wind B) Thermal C) Hydro D) Clean Coal

D) Clean Coal, no matter how much you “clean” it, is still a non-renewable resource and a major producer of carbon dioxide.

In a house, the greatest energy cost comes from A) Heating and Cooling B) Lighting and Appliances C) Water Heating D) Refrigeration

A) Heating and Cooling Heating and cooling typically make up about 54% of your utility bill.

What alternative fuel can be adapted for use in automobiles? A) Compressed Natural Gas B) Liquid Propane C) Ethanol D) Methanol E) All of the Above

E) All of the Above Alternative fuel automobiles can produce lower amounts of harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and toxic and carcinogenic pollutants as well as carbon dioxide.

What year were hydrogen fuel cells first introduced? A) 1987 B) 1998 C) 1839 D) None of the Above

C) 1839 In addition to electricity, fuel cells produce water, heat and, depending on the fuel source, very small amounts of nitrogen dioxide and other emissions. The energy efficiency of a fuel cell is generally between 40– 60%, or up to 85% efficient in cogeneration if waste heat is captured for use.

How much longer before the world’s oil supplies are expected to run dry? A) Less Than 30 Years B) About 80 Years C) More Than 100 Years D) Never, Oil is a Renewable Resource.

B) About 80 Years With oil resources diminishing, solar and wind energy is becoming much more demanding in today’s market.

How many gallons of oil were used to create bottled water last year? A) 4 million B) 1 billion C) 17 million D) 12 million

C) 17 million Bottled water sales have increased by 70% in the US, surpassing milk and beer.

What state has the greatest renewable energy potential? A) Alabama B) Texas C) Massachusetts D) Hawaii

B) Texas

What percentage of electricity produced by Alabama Power comes from hydro-based production? A) 15% C) 5% B) 25% D) 50%

C) 5% 61% of Alabama’s power still comes from coal. With all the sunny days in Auburn think how much we could gain by using solar!

Sustain-A-Bowl Round 3 By what year do scientists say we need to be already reducing CO 2 emissions? A) 2015 C) 2050 B) 1990 D) 3010

A) 2015

What country leads the world in photo voltaic solar cell production? A) Japan B) Germany C) US D) United Kingdom

A) Japan

nd What is the 2 most consumed energy source after fossil fuels? A) Hydroelectric B) Wind C) Solar D) Nuclear

A) Hydroelectric

Why do properly inflated tires improve fuel efficiency? A) They Decrease the Force of Friction B) They Counteract the Force of Gravity C) They're Lighter D) They Require Less Shock Absorption

A) They Decrease the Force of Friction

How many planets would be required to support everyone on the planet who consumed as much as the average American? A) 2 planets B) 3. 2 planets C) 5. 3 planets D) 7. 5 planets

C) 5. 3 planets

A fuel cell combines hydrogen and ____ to produce electricity, heat, and water: A) Heat B) Carbon C) Oxygen D) Nitrogen

C) Oxygen

Recycling aluminum cans saves __ of the energy needed to make aluminum from bauxite ore. A) 15% B) 50% C) 95%

C) 95% Energy savings in 1993 alone were enough to light a city the size of Pittsburgh for six years.

Enough solar energy falls on the earth in on day to meet the world’s electrical needs for… A) 30 Minutes B) 11 Days C) 4. 5 Months D) 27 Years

D) 27 years

Producing glass from recycled materials takes what percentage of the energy required to produce glass from virgin materials? A) 75% B) 40% C) 100% D) 112%

B) 40%

When heating your house, you can reduce your energy consumption by up to___ by turning your thermostat down 2 degrees? A) 4% B) 10% C) 80% D) 30%

B) 10%

For every calorie of food, how many must be consumed? A) 15 calories of energy B) 10 calories of energy C) 5 calories of energy D) 2 calories of energy

B) 10 calories of energy are spent for every 1 calorie of food produced.

How much of the raw materials and fossil fuels in the United States go towards food production? A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 1/5

B) 1/3 Over one third of all raw materials and fossil fuels goes towards food production in the US.

The energy required to produce a single hamburger patty is equivalent to enough fuel to drive… A) 35 miles B) 30 miles C) 25 miles D) 20 miles

D) 20 miles

Which greenhouse gas is most commonly associated with vehicles? A) Methane B) Carbon Dioxide C) Carbon Monoxide D) Sulfur Oxide

B) Carbon Dioxide CO 2 is the byproduct of gasoline fueled vehicles.

U. S. vehicle ownership accounts for what percentage of global vehicle ownership? A) 75% B) 20% C) 50% D) 5%

B) 20% With 250 million vehicles, the US accounts for 20% of global vehicle ownership.

Which country has the highest number of vehicles on the road? A) China B) Japan C) U. S. D) India

C) US Although China has the fastest growing rate of car production, the US still currently comes in at number 1 in cars on the road.

True or False The NYC metro accounts for more harmful emissions than NYC vehicles.

False The NYC metro is powered by electricity, providing a much more eco-friendly option than the conventional gas burning gar.

What steps can you take to reduce your carbon footprint? A) Use public transportation. B) Commute by bike. C) Keep your vehicle’s maintenance up to date. D) Advocate for fuel-efficient vehicles. E) All of the Above

E) All of the Above All of these are great options for reducing your carbon footprint and creating a cleaner, and more prosperous world.

True or False Sustainable energy initiatives have little impact on human health and overall wellness.

False If the standard of having 30% less carbon pollution is met by 2030, Americans will be much healthier overall.

How does sustainability improve society and personal wellness? A) Increases Happiness B) Strengthens Collective Wellbeing C) Creates Community D) All of the Above

D) All of the Above Sustainability is about creating strong communities where people are happy and healthy.

How many calories of energy are required to produce 1 calorie of food? A) 15 calories of energy B) 10 calories of energy C) 5 calories of energy D) 2 calories of energy

B) 10 calories This system is not sustainable because we are inputting more energy than the energy output we receive.

The energy required to produce a single hamburger patty is equivalent to enough fuel to drive… A) 35 miles B) 30 miles C) 25 miles D) 20 miles

D) 20 miles