12 Questions
What type of insulation involves adding an insulation layer into the roof space of a building?
Loft insulation
Which method fills a gap between inside and outside walls with an insulating material?
Cavity wall insulation
What is a purpose of double glazing in buildings?
Acting as an insulator
What process breaks down organic matter like waste food using bacteria?
Anaerobic digestion
Which strategy involves removing inefficient machines like electrical appliances or vehicles from use?
'Scrappage' schemes
What is a commonly recommended action to do with electrical devices when not in use for energy efficiency?
Keep them unplugged
Why is incinerating household rubbish considered a disadvantageous method of waste disposal?
Emits poisonous gases during combustion.
Which method is recommended for disposing of used vegetable oils, according to the text?
Recycling them into biofuels suitable for running vehicles.
What is one of the education-related messages mentioned in the text regarding energy efficiency?
Communicating significant savings in energy bills over the longer term.
Which approach does the text suggest for exploiting existing energy resources?
Utilize renewable resources primarily with fossil-fuel power as backup.
What is a transportation policy strategy mentioned in the text to reduce emissions?
Offer incentives to buy more fuel-efficient vehicles.
What method involves obtaining oil or gas from shale rock using water, sand, and chemicals?
Fracking
Learn about strategies for the efficient management of energy resources, including reducing energy consumption through methods like insulating buildings, both in the roof space and underfloor, and cavity wall insulation.
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