Green Quest Earth Week

When did Earth Day go global?

• 1991

• 1995

• 1990

• 1993

What country is greatly affected by the production of clothes?

• Canada

• Zimbabwe

• Bangladesh

• Mexico

Answer explanation

Bangladesh is the second-largest producer in the garment industry after China and is home to more than 8,000 garment factories.

Only small electronics can go into the recycling bin.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some items Accepted as Electronic Waste (according to the city of Toronto):

- Telephones

-Computers

-Printing, Copying, and Scanning Equipment

-Musical Instruments and Equipment

What are better alternatives to fast fashion?

• Ethically Sourced

• Hand-Me-Downs

• Thrifting (trading/selling)

• Learning how to make and repair your own clothes

As of 2021, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is roughly 3 times the size of which European country?

• France

• Slovakia

• Italy

• Spain

Answer explanation

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is litter that ends up in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water

Which of the following celebrities wore a dress to the Met Gala made of recycled plastic bottles

• Kid Cudi

• Emma Watson

• Harry Styles

• Billie Eilish

How long do vegetables take to decompose in the landfill?

• 5-30 days

• 6 months - 1 year

• More than 1 year

• A Decade

What is the most recycled material in the world?

• Steel

• Paper

• Glass

• Plastic

Answer explanation

In North America, we recycle around 80 million tons of steel each year.

This greenhouse gas is second to CO₂ (carbon dioxide) when it comes to global emissions.

• Carbon Monoxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrous Oxide

Answer explanation

The green House/ Global warmings is caused mainly by 4-types of gases:

1. Carbon Dioxide 76%.

2. Methane 16%.

3. Nitrous Oxide 6%.

4. F-Gases (i.e. fluorinated substitutes) 2%

How do invasive species impact native species in an ecosystem?

• allows more native species to thrive

• introduce more resources for native species

• create more biodiversity

• compete with native species for the same resources