The average human uses approximately 2,000 calories (kcal) each day in food resources. This is roughly equal to a little more than 2 kWh - or the amount of energy (electricity) that it takes to light a 60 Watt bulb for 30 hours. Pretty amazing huh!? The amount of energy our bodies consume pales in comparison to the energy we use to power our appliances, heat or cool our homes, or provide us with the everyday comforts we take for granted. If the energy we used to power our technologies were instead utilized by our bodies, how long would it provide us with energy. Take this quiz to find out!
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What type of refrigerator do you own? |
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Question 2 of 12 |
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Roughly how many loads of laundry do you use your washer for per week? |
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Question 3 of 12 |
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Roughly how many loads of laundry do you use your dryer for per week? |
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Question 4 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do you use your stove each week? |
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Question 5 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do you use your your microwave each week? |
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Question 6 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do you use your vacuum each week? |
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Question 7 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do watch a small television each week less than 32 inches? |
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Question 8 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do watch a large television each week greater than 32 inches? |
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Question 9 of 12 |
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Roughly how many hours do spend on your personal computer? |
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Question 10 of 12 |
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Roughly how many times do you run the dishwasher each week? |
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Question 11 of 12 |
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How many times per week do you shower? |
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Question 12 of 12 |
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How many times per week do you take baths? |
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