Go Green Quiz 2

During a long trip, you conserve more fuel by driving fast and getting to your destination sooner than you do by going the speed limit.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Information: The EPA estimates that driving 55 miles (88 kilometers) per hour instead of 65 miles (105 kilometers) can save about 15 percent in fuel. Properly inflated tires and a well-tuned engine can also improve fuel economy.

What will happen if we keep on polluting the Earth?

• Plants and animals will die

• People will have a lot of health problems

• We can’t see the blue sky anymore

• All of the above

Which of the following is an alternative material for making paper?

• Panda excrement

• Hemp

• Sheepskin

• All of the above

Which of these materials is often used as a nature-friendly substitution for plastic toothbrushes?

• Paper

• Bamboo

• Straw

• Clay

Answer explanation

Information: Bamboo grows naturally out of the grass or ground, making it a completely biodegradable material.

How many years does it take a single aluminium can to decompose?

• 20 – 40 years

• 60 – 80 years

• 80 – 100 years

• 100 – 120 years

Answer explanation

Information: It takes an average aluminium can between 80 and 100 years to decompose.

What are the general principles that Eco product uses to determine whether a product is eco friendly?

• Be less polluting & minimize waste

• Conserve energy and water & are made from renewable materials

• Are compostable, or biodegradable

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Information: In general, products should meet as many of the following criteria as possible:

- Be less polluting & minimize waste

- Maximize the use of bio-based or recycled materials

- Conserve energy and water & are made from renewable materials

- Are compostable, or biodegradable

- Produce fewer polluting by- products and safety hazards during use and disposal than competing products

If you recycle a tonne of paper, how many trees are you saving?

• 12 trees

• 17 trees

• 23 trees

• 28 trees

Answer explanation

Information: 17 trees are saved by every tonne of existing paper that is recycled.

Is everyone being affected by global warming?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

Answer explanation

Information: Global warming can result in many serious alterations to the environment, eventually impacting human health. It can also cause a rise in sea level, leading to the loss of coastal land, a change in precipitation patterns, increased risks of droughts and floods, and threats to biodiversity.

Why do we need to save the Earth?

• The Earth is getting better

• The Earth is getting smaller

• The Earth is getting dirtier

• The Earth is getting fatter

What are some renewable energy sources?

• Sun, wind, water, and biomass

• Sun, coal, and wind

• Wind, water, and gasoline

• Sun, water, and coal