Consumer Choices and Environmental Impact Quiz

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Which type of lamp is popularly used in most cities and towns of the country?

Incandescent bulbs

Halogen lamps

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL)

High Pressure Sodium Vapour (HPSV) lamps (correct)

What is the main concern critics have about CFLs during recycling?

Causing air pollution

Releasing lead into the environment

Releasing mercury into the environment (correct)

Depleting the ozone layer

What is a benefit of switching over to CFLs according to the General Electric Company report?

Combatting climate change

Releasing more toxic elements than coal burning

Increasing mercury load in the environment

Reducing carbon footprints (correct)

Which type of lamp is considered an 'avatar' of the fluorescent lamp according to the text?

Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global electricity is obtained by burning coal according to the text?

Over 60% Signup and view all the answers

What does green consumerism encompass according to the text?

Lowering consumption and consuming more sustainably Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the high energy inefficiency of incandescent bulbs?

The electric current passing through the filament heats it up to about 2500°C Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bulb is known for converting a significant portion of electricity into waste heat?

Incandescent bulb Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of green consumerism?

To reduce harmful effects on the environment related to production or consumption processes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lighting technology is known for its energy efficiency compared to incandescent bulbs?

Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback of generating electricity from coal?

It produces greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

How does High Pressure Sodium Vapour (HPSV) lighting technology compare to incandescent bulbs in terms of energy efficiency?

HPSV lamps are more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the adoption of the Montreal Protocol?

To reduce the production of ozone-depleting chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

Which consequence is NOT associated with increased UV exposure due to ozone depletion?

Rise in plankton populations in the ocean's photic zone. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the ozone layer play in protecting the earth's surface?

It shields from harmful UV radiation. Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to an increase in goods and services sold in the market place?

Electricity generation from coal. Signup and view all the answers

Consumerism is highlighted in the text as playing a role in which aspect?

Securing economic and individual wellbeing. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lamp is most likely to contribute to energy efficiency according to the text?

Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL). Signup and view all the answers

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