AstronomyChick

Friday, May 15, 2009

"How it works"

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgs5mj6d_20ffctxsch
posted by ~~O.S.~~ at 10:56 AM 0 comments

Friday, May 8, 2009

Recycling

1. How can Fayetteville residents recycle? How about other Cumberland County residents (outside of Fayetteville, i.e. Hope Mills and Spring Lake).

Just use your recycling bin to put stuff in it. You don't even have to even sort it. They put it all in landfills.

2. Where is the closest recycling drop-off center to your house? (or our school)

Cliffdale Center is the closes.

3. Give 2 reasons why it makes sense to recycle.

Saves alot of time for the government, and it reduces waste and useless stuff.

4. Most people agree that recycling is a good thing. List 9 things that recycled plastic can be made into.

1. Bottles 4. Scouring Pads 7. Drainpipes

2. Shower Stalls 5. Paint Brushes 8. Plastic Lumber

3. Recycling Bins 6. Industrial Strapping 9. Flowerpots

5. What is the benefit of recycling glass?

It save 9 percent of Fuel Oil.


6. List 5 things that recycled metal can be turned into once it has been melted down.

1. cans, automobile parts, siding, appliances and building materials

posted by ~~O.S.~~ at 11:21 AM 0 comments

Thursday, May 7, 2009

BEST/WORST Mpg

1. Which five 2009-model cars get the best overall MPG?

2009 Toyota Prius Base

C300 Sport Sedan

C300 Luxury Sedan

2009 smart fortwo pure

2010 Honda insight LX



2. Which five 2009-model cars get the worst overall MPG?

2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 4X4ST

2009 GMC Savana Cargo Van G1500 Regular Wheelbase AWD

2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van G1500 Regular Wheelbase AWD

2009 Mitsubishi Raider LS Double Cab 4WD

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Work Truck



3. If your parent asked you for advice in picking out a new car, which car would you recommend? What criteria did you use? (you don't have to tell me what you think I want to hear)



I would recommend a 2010 Honda Insight Xl. It has better milage, and better milage per gas.
posted by ~~O.S.~~ at 10:20 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Fuel Efficiency (sorry spelled it wrong)

posted by ~~O.S.~~ at 11:40 AM 0 comments