Home Energy Use Flashcards
1
Q
What factors affect the amount of energy used in a home?
A
How many people in a household, behaviors of people, climate, location, size of house, age and design of house, type of energy avaible
2
Q
What uses hot water in a home?
A
Dishwasher, washing machine, sink, tub/shower
3
Q
What are major appliances in a house?
A
Refrigerator, washer and dryer, dish washer, oven/stove
4
Q
What are some electronics?
A
Any device (computer, phone, tablet), office equipment, sound equipment, camera/video, smart products
5
Q
What’s energy?
A
The ability to do work
6
Q
Define work
A
The ability to move something somewhere
7
Q
What’s efficiency?
A
How productive something is
