Reducing energy use | Geography | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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What does this energy use map tell us?
- everyone uses the same amount of energy
- everyone uses too much energy
- people in some countries use more energy than in others ✓
Which of these countries gets most of its energy from renewable sources?
- India
- Iceland ✓
- England
Match the power to its energy source
- Hydro
  
  ⇔
  
  water ✓
- Biomass
  
  ⇔
  
  wood and plants ✓
- Solar
  
  ⇔
  
  sunlight ✓
Which renewable energy source tends to produce more electricity in winter?
- Solar
- Biomass
- Wind ✓
Producing power from which of these sources of energy creates carbon emissions?
Which of the following statements is true
- We use the same amount of electricity every day.
- All the things that use electricity use different amounts of energy. ✓
- Everyone in the world uses too much electricity.

What is a meter?
- A device that measures the amount of energy that goes into a building ✓
- A device that saves energy
- A device that generates electricity
Which of the following is not a form of active travel?
- cycling
- walking
- driving ✓
Which of the following is an electrical appliance?
- house
- skateboard
- fridge ✓
Order the energy usage in different transport sectors in the UK in 2022. Start with the highest usage.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  road
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  air
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  rail
Which of the following are suggestions for how to reduce energy use?
- Don’t leave appliances on standby ✓
- Walk and scoot short distances ✓
- Drive long distances in petrol cars
- Let clothes dry naturally ✓
Order these school uses of energy use from highest to lowest
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  heating
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  hot water
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  lighting

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Activities at home and at school use different types and amounts of energy.
Heating, lighting, cooking and heating water use lots of energy and can be monitored by meter readings.
Different forms of transport use very differing amounts of energy, but active travel uses the least.
Reducing energy use can contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change.

Individuals can't make an impact on reducing energy usage.

We all have a part to play in reducing energy usage.

Appliances - Appliances are devices used for a particular purpose that usually require electricity to work, e.g. fridge, vacuum cleaner or TV.
Meters - Meters measure the flow and amount of electricity or gas into different buildings or homes.
Active travel - Active travel is ways of travelling that involve some activity from people, e.g. walking, cycling or scooting.