Are you aware of your energy consumption patterns? (for UAE nationals only)?
Question by Dora the Exploiter: Are you aware of your energy consumption patterns? (for UAE nationals only)?
This is for our class project. Please answer the following questions.
1. Which of the following major home appliances consume the most energy? (Check one)
□Light
□Air conditioner
□Computer/laptop
□Television
□Refrigerator
□Washing machine
□Other. Please specify _______________
2. Which of the following minor home appliances consume the most energy? (Check one)
□Mobile charger
□Radio
□Hair blow dryer / flat iron
□Iron for clothes
□Kitchen appliance (like rice cooker, microwave, etc.)
□Other. Please specify: _________________
3. In a day, how many hours…
…is your television open? (Check one)
□0-5 hours
□6-8 hours
□9-12 hours
□13-24 hours
…is your air conditioner open?
(Check one)
□0-12 hours
□13-24 hours
…is your computer open? (Check one)
□0-2 hours
□3-6 hours
□7-12 hours
□13-24 hours
…are your lights open? (Check one)
□0-7 hours
□8-12 hours
□13-18 hours
□19-24 hours
4. What do you do when you’re done using your computer, tv, or radio? (Check one)
□Plug them off
□Just switch their power off
□Leave them open
5. Do you turn off lights that are not in use? (Check one)
□Always or most of the time
□Sometimes
□Never
6. Do you replace too worn out appliances with new ones? (Check one)
□Always or most of the time
□Sometimes
□Never
7. Do you prefer environment-friendly appliances?
□Yes
□No
□It depends on the appliance
8. Are you aware of global warming?
□Yes
□No
9. Are you concerned about the environment?
□Yes
□No
10. Do you think your energy consumption patterns are healthy to the environment?
□Yes
□No
□Somewhat
Please write a brief reason why you chose that answer in 10.
The Brain, thank you so much!!!
Best answer:
Answer by The Brain
1. Washing Machine- Uses a lot of energy to wash clothes- get an energy efficient one.
2. Hair Dryer- Uses a lot of power even for the little time it is used.
3. 0-5, 0-12, 0-2, 0-7
I am never home for the tv. The ac isn’t currently being used except for the middle of the day since it is cold at night. I don’t have a pc at home. I am only home for about 4 hours a day to have the lights on.
What do you think? Answer below!
