Do You Know How to "Go Green"?

5/30/2019 1:00:36 PM
These 10 questions from nationalgeographic.com will test how well you understand what it takes to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Which uses less water, washing a full load of dishes by hand or in the dishwasher?
  • By hand
  • Dishwasher

What type of supermarket bag is completely eco-friendly, paper or plastic?

  • Plastic
  • Paper
  • Either is fine
  • None of the above
Appliances that are turned off don't use any electricity.
  • True
  • False
Hybrid cars are slower and less safe than conventional cars.
  • True
  • False
Approximately how much global electricity output is produced from renewable sources?
  • 1%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 20%

About how much money do you save by replacing a single incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light (CFL) over the life of the bulb?

  • 1$
  • 5$
  • 10$
  • 30$
It is better to leave a lamp with a compact fluorescent light on than to turn it on and off several times a day.
  • True
  • False
During a long trip, you conserve more fuel by driving fast and getting to your destination sooner than you do by going the speed limit.
  • True
  • False
Dropping the thermostat from 70 to 68 degrees (21.1 to 20 degrees celsius) saves you about how much on your heating costs?
  • 1%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 20%
Which of the following is an alternative material for making paper?
  • Hemp
  • Sheepskin
  • Panda Excrement
  • All of the above