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Material Quiz 2007

 

This year’s Material Quiz focuses on Connecticut industries.  The answers to any of the 15 quest= ions can all be easily found on the internet using the right websites.  The top scores from each school wi= ll receive a prize!

 

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      1.  What are two ways in which fuel cells highly benefit space flight?

       

       

       

       

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          1. What is a better alternative to inc= andescent lighting?

           

           

           

          1. What are three examples of renewable energy sources?

           

           

           

           

          1. What are two ways an office can bec= ome “greener”?

           

           

           

           

           

          1. What are three types of harmful gas= eous emissions to the atmosphere that companies like Northeast Utilities se= ek to greatly reduce?

           

           

           

           

          1. What are the four basic components = to helicopter flight?

           

           

           

           

          1. What company redesigned Suave shamp= oo bottles in an effort to help the environment and as a result allowed an annual saving in plastic resin of almost 150 tons, equivalent to 15 mi= llion fewer shampoo bottles being thrown away?

           

           

           

           

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            1. Which CT company designed the HurriQuake Nail, which is resistant to shear load failures caused by earthquake forces?

             

             

             

             

            1. What are three negative ways the environment is effected as a result of activities conducted by energy companies?