PTE Listening

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

PTE · Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Listen to the recording and answer the question.

What does the rebound effect describe, according to the speaker?

Efficiency gains being partly offset because cheaper running costs increase usageAppliances becoming less efficient the longer they are used over timeEnergy use falling faster than expected after efficiency improvementsManufacturers exaggerating how efficient their new appliances really are

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