DIRECTIONS: This quiz contains 12 multiple choice questions, followed by an

essay question. After reading “Lady Bird Johnson Middle School Case Study”,
answer each question by circling the answer you think is correct.

1. Which is NOT an example of renewable energy?

a. Solar panels
b. Wind turbines
c. Natural Gas
d. Geothermal

2. Why is it important to save energy in our daily lives?

a. We need to burn more fossil fuels.

b. So that other people can waste energy.
c. We save electricity because it’s easier to see in the dark.
d. We need to protect our environment for the future.

3. Wind turbines, solar panels, and geothermal are examples of

“renewable” energy because:

a. Because they do not work together.

b. Energy from the wind, sun, or ground does not run out.
c. You have to “renew” it, because it gets old.
d. None of the above

4. “Geothermal” means:

a. “Geo” means “Fossil” and “Thermal” means “Fuel”

b. “Geo” means “Plants” and “Thermal” means “Oil”
c. “Geo” means “Earth” and “Thermal” means “Heat”
d. “Geo” means “Oil” and “Thermal” means “Drill”

5. ____% of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the Earth.

a. 50%
b. 0%
c. 40%
d. 10%
6. Why is geothermal energy the best way to heat and cool our homes?

a. It’s a fossil fuel.

b. It’s “renewable” – it never runs out.
c. It can save our environment for future generations.
d. Both B & C.
e. None of the above.

7. Geothermal energy is clean and efficient because:

a. It requires lots of fossil fuels.

b. The heat energy from the sun is always available to us.
c. It isn’t clean or efficient.
d. It pollutes the environment.

8. Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is special because:

a. It’s named after a famous first lady who supported beautification of the nation’s high
ways.
b. The school uses renewable energy, giving students the chance to learn about wind,
solar, and geothermal heating and cooling.
c. It’s in Texas.
d. Both A & B.

9. Lady Bird Johnson Middle School uses the following renewable energy
sources:

a. 3,000 solar panels, 12 wind turbines, and 107 geothermal heat pumps.
b. Oil and Natural Gas.
c. Treadmills powered by students.
d. Both B & C.

10. Why is it good to learn about renewable energy at school?

a. We’ll never use renewable energy until it’s too late.

b. The future of our lifestyle will depend on our adoption of renewable energy.
c. It’s important to learn about renewable energy as it replaces other energy sources and
becomes a significant part of our lives.
d. Both B & C.
11. What is “Zero Net Energy”?

a. “Zero Net Energy” means not using energy from the internet.
b. “Zero Net Energy” means not using any energy.
c. “Zero Net Energy” means the total amount of energy used every year is equal
to the amount of renewable energy created on site.
d. “Zero Net Energy” means using a net to try and capture energy.

12. When you grow up:

a. The world will give up on renewable energy and mine coal in outer space.
b. “Green” Buildings like Lady Bird Johnson Middle School will be everywhere
because saving energy is important.
c. The world will be powered by nuclear energy.
d. Renewables will be exhausted by heavy use.

ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a one-page essay responding to the following prompt. Write out your answer on
a separate piece of paper and hand it in with your quiz.

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Prompt: As the world’s scientists and engineers work to develop renewable energy sources, the
world continues to use unprecedented amounts of non-renewable fossil fuels to power homes and
businesses. Why do you think it is important for society to move away from using fossil fuels?

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