Week Four: Power and Water Week
Water and Power Quiz
Test your knowledge about power and water consumption in Australia with our engaging quiz! Challenge yourself on various topics including energy efficiency, renewable resources, and household energy use.
Perfect for educators, students, and anyone interested in sustainability.
- 20 multiple choice questions
- Learn fun facts about energy and water usage
- Increase your awareness of environmental issues
On average, Territorians use how much more water than people in other states?
Twice
Three times
Four times
Territorians use less water than those interstate
For every degree cooler your air-conditioner is, your energy consumption is increased by:
2%
5%
10%
12%
Do computers and TVs use electricity when they're turned off?
Yes
No
How much water is used daily on Earth?
200 billion gallons
300 billion gallons
400 billion gallons
500 billion gallons
According to Hoekstra and Chapaign, which country holds the worst record for water consumption?
United States
Russia
Canada
Australia
What household appliance uses the most electricity?
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Kettle
How many litres of water is required to grow a day's food for a family of four?
10 200 litres
20 800 litres
25 700 litres
30 100 litres
Hydroelectricity is a form of renewable energy that uses water to generate electricity. The largest hydro scheme in Australia is located where?
Tasmania
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Victoria
Hot water uses around ____ of your home's energy and is the largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions in the average Australian home:
25%
10%
5%
45%
The Federal Government introduced Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) which ensures that at least _____ Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of Australia's electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020:
11 000
22 000
33 000
44 000
What per cent of the world's land area would be needed to supply all of the world's electricity needs via solar power?
0.3 per cent
0.5 per cent
0.7 per cent
1.0 per cent
In 2016, how many wind farms did Australia have?
46
57
68
79
In June 2017, the Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market was released. What low emissions mechanism was recommended and has it been accepted by the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council?
Low Emissions Target, yes
Clean Energy Target, yes
Renewable Energy Target, yes
Low Emissions Target, no
Clean Energy Target, no
Renewable Energy Target, no
The Territory Government's renewable energy target by 2030 is _____?
50%
40%
30%
20%
Who is the Commonwealth Minister for Environment and Energy?
The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP
The Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Hon Peter Dutton MP
The Hon Michael McCormack MP
Who is the current Northern Territory Minister for Environment and Natural Resources?
Hon Lauren Jane Moss MLA
Hon Dale Suzanne Wakefield MLA
Hon Kenneth Edward Vowles MLA
Hon Gerald Francis McCarthy MLA
In the National Electricity Market, what power source generates the greatest installed capacity (MW)?
Wind
Water
Coal
Gas
In a typical workplace, an elevator produces ______ many kilograms of CO2 per person, per day?
0.1 - 0.4 kg
0.3 - 0.6 kg
0.2 - 0.5 kg
0.4 - 0.7 kg
According to a study by the University of Bonn, the average amount of water a person uses to wash their own dishes by hand every day is _____ litres:
6.5 litres
8.5 litres
10.5 litres
12.5 litres
According to Essential Energy, what is the estimated cost per hour at $0.15 per KWh for operating a large spa heater?
$2.26
$3.36
$4.46
$1.16
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