Earth Day Trivia

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Earth Day was founded in what year?

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1970

Front

Which of these items can you compost for your garden? Egg shells, Leftover Big Mac, Fast food french fries, Aluminum foil

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Egg shells

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On average, how many aluminum soda cans are used in the United States each year? Options: 90 million, 80 billion, 120 million, 3 billion

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80 billion

Front

How much energy does recycling just one aluminum can save?

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Enough to power a TV for 3 hours

Front

Recycling plastic saves ____ times as much energy as burning it in an incinerator.

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2 times

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) recommends turning off the monitor and placing the computer on sleep mode if you are not going to use it for more than _______. Options: 2 hours, 6 hours, 45 minutes, 20 minutes

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20 minutes

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Do items such as cell phone chargers, fans, coffeemakers, desktop printers, radios, etc. consume energy even when they are turned off?

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Yes

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Compact Florescent Lighting -CFLs- use ______ of the energy needed for incandescent bulbs.

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25%

Front

How many gallons of motor gasoline does the average American consume in one year? Options: 150 gallons, 500 gallons, 310 gallons, 750 gallons

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500 gallons

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What pointy plant is valuable for improving indoor air quality and adding oxygen while reducing formaldehyde, smog and trichloroethylene? Options: Aloe, Cactus, Snake Plant, Bonzai

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Snake Plant