Campaign for Conservation Quiz: How Much Do You Know?? Answer questions and keep score to test your energy conservation knowledge!

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True or False: Leaving a light on uses less energy than turning it on and off several times.

False It uses less energy to turn on and off lights False It uses less energy to turn on and off lights. Remember to shut the light off when you leave the room!

True or False: Appliances still use energy even when they’re turned “off”.

True So remember to unplug appliances when they’re not being used!

True or False: It takes less energy to boil water if you use hot water from the tap.

False It takes the same amount of energy to boil water regardless of the starting temperature. Using hot water just means you’re paying to heat that water as well!

If every U.S. home swapped out just one incandescent bulb for one CFL bulb, how many homes could the saved energy power?

2.5 Million! And that’s just changing one bulb…

How much electricity used by home electronics is consumed while “off”?

75% Unplugging electronics can save a lot of energy and money.

What is the U.S. contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions?

20% And we only have 5% of the world’s population.

By cutting down your garbage by one half of one large trash bag per week, how many pounds of carbon dioxide can be saved?

1,100 pounds That much saved carbon dioxide could make quite a difference…

A dishwasher that’s 90% full uses how many more units of electricity than a dishwasher that’s 50% full?

Just 1 unit A dishwasher that’s 90% full uses 4 units of electricity, while one that’s 50% full still uses 3 units.

Can painting your walls a certain color help save electricity?

Yes! Because dark walls absorb more light, light-colored walls use less electricity from light bulbs to get the same lighting effect.

How much money could you save by replacing one incandescent bulb with one CFL bulb?

Up to $50! Imagine if you replaced all your light bulbs…

How much money could you save by line drying your clothes during spring and summer?

$75 each year So take advantage of the nice weather and save a few dollars.

How much money could you save by unplugging or recycling that spare refrigerator in your garage?

Up to $150 And you’d save space in the garage as well!

How many homes can be powered by one wind turbine?

Up to 300 And new designs make these turbines surprisingly quiet.

By using the amount of energy exhibited by the sun in just one hour, for how long could the earth be powered?

An entire year! Solar technologies are improving every day to utilize this great source of energy.

By the year 2040, how much of our energy will be produced by renewable sources?

50% Experts predict that half of our energy will come from renewable sources, including wind, solar and geothermal.