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EGEE 101 Midterm 3 Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the greenhouse effect primarily caused by? The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by gases like carbon dioxide and methane. How does a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) save energy compared to an incandescent bulb? It produc...

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EGEE 101 Midterm 3 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the greenhouse effect primarily caused by?


✔✔The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by gases like carbon dioxide and methane.




How does a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) save energy compared to an incandescent bulb?


✔✔It produces the same amount of light while using less energy.




What is the main advantage of using natural gas over coal for power generation?


✔✔It emits fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases.




Why are LED lights considered energy-efficient?


✔✔They convert most of their energy into light rather than heat.




What is the purpose of using a programmable thermostat in a home?


✔✔To automatically adjust the temperature for energy savings when no one is home.




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, Why is insulation important in buildings?


✔✔It reduces the transfer of heat, keeping the indoor environment comfortable and energy-

efficient.




How does using public transportation help conserve energy?


✔✔It reduces the number of individual vehicles on the road, lowering overall fuel consumption.




What is a key benefit of using wind energy for electricity generation?


✔✔It produces no direct greenhouse gas emissions during operation.




Why is recycling aluminum cans considered energy-efficient?


✔✔It requires significantly less energy than producing new aluminum from raw materials.




What happens to energy efficiency as the insulation in a building improves?


✔✔Energy efficiency increases, reducing heating and cooling costs.




Why is solar energy considered a renewable resource?


✔✔It is derived from the sun, which is an inexhaustible source of energy.

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