Take the Earth Day Quiz
- What is the most energy efficient cycle to wash and rinse your clothes on?
- Cold-cold
- Warm-cold
- Hot-cold
- Warm-cold
- Which household appliance uses the most energy?
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- “Phantom carriers” is a term used for electronic devices that:
- Move from room to room
- Continue to consume electricity even when switched off
- Are really expensive
- Are energy efficient
- The average Canadian home is illuminated by ________ light bulbs:
- 31
- 41
- 51
- 61
- A typical 5-minute shower uses _______ litres of water:
- 50
- 100
- 150
- 200
- Over a period of one day, a slow dripping drop could fill a:
- Swimming pool
- Bathtub
- Drinking glass
- Sink
- What country has the greatest supply of fresh water?
- Canada
- Brazil
- Russia
- China
- What plant has been used to monitor air pollution?
- Lichen
- Juniper
- Clover
- Strawberry
- One tree can remove _______ pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually.
- 13
- 20
- 26
- 32
- The existence of many plant flowers depends on
- Birds
- Bugs
- Worms
- Bees
- Which of the following should not go into your personal back yard composter?
- Egg shells
- Meat trimmings
- Apple cores
- Banana peels
- What type of food production is the most wasteful in terms of resources used?
- Raising livestock for meat production
- Growing grain
- Growing fruit
- Growing vegetables
- A plant or animal that is native to an area is called:
- Nocturnal
- Exotic
- Indigenous
- Perennial
- Canadian drivers _______ their cars for an average of 5 to 10 minutes a day.
- Wash
- Idle
- Drive
- Park
- The major cause of urban air pollution is:
- Vehicle exhaust
- Smoke stacks
- Home chimneys
- Cigarette smoke
- The amount of waste in landfills that could be recycled is about:
- 20%
- 50%
- 40%
- 70%
- On average, each child that takes a ________ to school generates 30kg of garbage per school year.
- Backpack
- Disposable lunch
- Scooter
- Textbook
- Which of these will not naturally decompose in nature?
- Leather shoe
- Steel door
- Wood table
- Plastic bottle
- How long does it take for an aluminum can to decompose?
- 80 years
- 100 years
- 75 years
- 50 years
- How many plastic bags are used per year by the average family of four people?
- 200
- 500
- 1,000
- 1,500
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