Eco-friendly mobility habits
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An educational quiz to find out how you can get around in a more eco-friendly way. Six easy questions about trains, electric bicycles, car sharing and more.
Eco-friendly mobility habits
Take this quiz to see how to get around in a more eco-friendly way!
#1 Which of these factors can help limit greenhouse gas emissions from scooters and motorbikes?
A. Properly inflated tires
B. Driving without accelerating too much
C. Good maintenance
CORRECT ANSWER: ALL THREE!
#2 Reducing the amount of luggage you take can help you save on .
TRUE OR FALSE?
CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE
The lighter your luggage, the less fuel your vehicle consumes.
#3 What is the average range of an electric bicycle?
A. Around 8 kilometers
B. Around 80 kilometers
CORRECT ANSWER: Around 80 kilometers
And the advantages of electric bikes don't stop there! Less pollution and noise than motorcycles / No fuel consumption / Ideal for going uphill
#4 Your cellphone can help you travel in a more eco-friendly way.
TRUE OR FALSE?
CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE
You can download apps that show you public transportation timetables. If you see there’s a bus on its way past your house, why not jump on it instead of asking your parents to give you a ride?
#5 What’s the right spelling?
A. Car-pooling
B. Karpooling
C. Carpooling
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Carpooling
Carpooling is a great way to reduce the number of cars on the road and therefore limit greenhouse gas emissions. Opt for carpooling when you go to see a movie or a concert with friends.
#6 The greenest way to go on vacation is by:
A. Train
B. Airplane
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Train
On average, trains emit one tenth of the greenhouse gases given off by airplanes.
Summary:
- To limit greenhouse gas emissions from motorcycles, make sure the tires are properly inflated, accelerate as little as possible and keep up good maintenance.
- Travel light: the lighter your luggage, the less fuel your vehicle consumes.
- The advantages of electric bikes: less pollution and noise than motorcycles; / no fuel consumption; / average range of 80 kilometers.
- When you go out, carpool if you can and use apps to check public transportation timetables.
- When you head on vacation, opt for trains rather than airplanes to cut down on emissions by an average of one tenth.
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