Using electricity wisely is everyone’s responsibility. So how do you measure up when it comes to the amount of energy you use? To get the lowdown on your electric personality, take this quiz.
1. When I leave a room, I turn the light off:
a. every time
b. only when I remember
c. never
2. When I’ve got the munchies, I:
a. decide what I want before opening the fridge
b. open the fridge, have a quick look, and grab something
c. stand with the fridge door wide open and slowly scan the shelves for the perfect snack
3. My computer stays plugged in:
a. only when I’m using it
b. only during the daytime
c. morning, noon, and night
4. My family uses compact fluorescent light bulbs and other electricity-efficient products:
a. all the time
b. some of the time
c. I don’t know. That’s for my parents to worry about.
5. While I’m brushing my teeth, I:
a. turn the water off
b. forget to turn the water off
c. leave the water on and admire myself in the mirror
6. I feel guilty when I waste electricity:
a. most of the time
b. every once in a while
c. never – I’m just a kid
7. If the air conditioning or heat is on in my house, I close the door on my way outside:
a. always
b. most of the time
c. I usually forget
8. If I noticed the bathroom faucet was leaky, I’d probably:
a. tell my parents
b. ignore it
c. count the drips
9. I use my printer:
a. only when I really need something printed out
b. almost every day
c. whenever I feel like it
10. If I’m feeling cold in my house, I:
a. put on a sweater
b. turn the thermostat up a few degrees
c. crank up the heat
Answers:
What’s Your Score:
To find your electric personality, give yourself:
3 points for every (a) answer
2 points for every (b) answer
1 point for every (c) answer
If you scored:
21-30 points:
You’re a Green Hero kind of kid!
Saving electricity is at the top of your list! You always do your best to save electricity, whether that means turning off the lights or using a power bar with timer. In fact, you even remind your family and friends to do the same!
11-20 points:
You’re a Yo-Yo Saver kind of kid!
You know it’s important to conserve electricity. It’s not always the first thing on your mind, but you keep trying to make good choices. For example, you might turn off the lights but can’t be bothered to shut down your computer.
0-10 points:
You're a Live for Today kind of kid.
You have lots of things going on, so you don’t think too much about saving electricity. In fact you use electricity like it’s going out of style. You often keep the fridge door open, leave your MP3 charger plugged in all day and don’t bother to turn the lights out. But if you make a few changes, you’ll be on your way to making a difference!
