1) What is the main source of electricity generation in Canada? a) a) Fossil fuels b) b) Wind energy c) c) Hydroelectricity d) d) Nuclear energy 2) What percentage of Canada’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power? a) a) 20% b) b) 59% c) c) 9.5% d) d) 3.5% 3) Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel? a) a) Coal b) b) Natural gas c) c) Wind d) d) Petroleum 4) How much of Canada’s electricity is generated from fossil fuels? a) a) 59% b) b) 9.5% c) c) 20% d) d) 3.5% 5) What percentage of Canada’s electricity comes from wind energy? a) a) 20% b) b) 59% c) c) 8.5% d) d) 3.5% 6) Which fossil fuel is used the most for electricity generation in Canada? a) a) Petroleum b) b) Coal c) c) Natural gas d) d) Wind 7) Which energy source relies on falling water? a) a) Wind energy b) b) Hydroelectricity c) c) Natural gas d) d) Petroleum 8) What is a disadvantage of hydroelectric energy? a) a) Produces greenhouse gases b) b) Uses a lot of coal c) c) Causes habitat loss for wildlife d) d) Increases electricity costs 9) What is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels for electricity? a) a) It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere b) b) It helps the environment c) c) It is the most renewable energy source d) d) It reduces air pollution 10) Why is it important to be aware of where our electricity comes from? a) a) It helps us understand how electricity is made b) b) It allows us to choose the cheapest energy source c) c) It makes us more responsible in how we use energy d) d) Both a and c 11) What does conserving energy mean? a) a) Using as much energy as possible b) b) Saving energy by reducing waste c) c) Using only fossil fuels d) d) Turning on all the lights in the house 12) Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve energy? a) a) Turning off lights when leaving a room b) b) Running full loads in the laundry machine and dishwasher c) c) Keeping appliances plugged in all the time d) d) Using energy-efficient appliances 13) What is a benefit of using natural light instead of light bulbs? a) a) It saves electricity b) b) It produces more energy c) c) It makes appliances work better d) d) It increases energy waste 14) What should you do with appliances when they are not being used? a) a) Leave them plugged in b) b) Unplug them c) c) Turn them on standby mode d) d) Buy more appliances 15) How does insulating your home help conserve energy? a) a) It allows heat to escape b) b) It keeps the home warm so less energy is needed for heating c) c) It makes your furnace work harder d) d) It increases electricity costs 16) Which activity uses less energy? a) a) Watching TV inside b) b) Playing outside c) c) Leaving lights on d) d) Using an electric heater 17) What is a way to use a dishwasher more efficiently? a) a) Run it half full b) b) Run it only when it is full c) c) Use the highest temperature setting every time d) d) Leave the dishwasher door open all day 18) What is a consequence of using too much electricity from fossil fuels? a) a) More greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere b) b) It helps reduce pollution c) c) It improves air quality d) d) It creates new renewable energy sources 19) Which type of light bulb uses less energy? a) a) Incandescent bulbs b) b) Energy-efficient LED bulbs c) c) Halogen bulbs d) d) Neon lights 20) Why is it important to conserve energy? a) a) To lower electricity bills b) b) To reduce pollution and protect the environment c) c) To make sure energy sources last longer d) d) All of the above

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