Report a Broken Thing — Full Week

Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. Lowering the thermostat by 1°C typically cuts heating energy by about…

   5–10%Less than 0.5%About 50%Nothing — it only saves money

2. 2. A reusable bag only beats plastic bags if you…

   Choose the thickest oneUse it onceUse it many times over a long periodRecycle it after a week

3. 3. Overwatering a plant most often causes…

   Bigger leavesYellow leaves and rotting rootsFaster floweringNothing — more is always better

4. 4. Why should you decide what you want before opening the fridge?

   Cold air spills out and the fridge works to cool down againThe light bulb overheatsFood spoils instantly when exposedIt resets the thermostat

5. 5. Why rinse a container before recycling it?

   Food residue can spoil a whole batchIt makes the bin smell nicer onlyWet items recycle fasterIt isn't needed at all

6. 6. Which time of day are most garden birds and insects active?

   Only at noonThey're equally active all dayEarly morningMidnight

7. 7. After unplugging idle chargers, which device usually still draws standby power when left plugged in?

   A TV or console with a standby lightA wooden lamp switched off at the wallA battery-free wall clockA disconnected extension cord