Energy efficiency

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/energy-efficiency

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical context?Gained prominence during the 1970s energy crises, now a climate policy cornerstone
2. What is the primary impact?Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers energy costs, and enhances energy security
3. Why is energy efficiency good for the planet?It cuts the amount of fossil fuels we need, which lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Less pollution means cleaner air and a healthier Earth.
4. How can cars be more energy efficient?Cars can use lighter parts, better shapes, and electric or hybrid engines. These tricks help the car travel farther on the same amount of fuel.

Thermodynamics: The branch of physics dealing with heat and its relation to other forms of energy.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Release of gases like CO2 that trap heat, contributing to global warming.
Energy Performance Standards: Regulations setting minimum efficiency requirements for products and buildings.