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essay question. After reading “Lady Bird Johnson Middle School Case Study”,
answer each question by circling the answer you think is correct.
a. Solar panels
b. Wind turbines
c. Natural Gas
d. Geothermal
4. “Geothermal” means:
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 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.
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.
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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