Fanshawe Sustainability Quiz

What in your house uses the most water? 

• Washing machine

• Toilet 

• Dishwasher

• Sink

Answer explanation

Flushing generally accounts for more than a third of home-water use.

A typical toilet flushes 4.8 litres of water.

What helps us reduce carbon emissions and promote climate action? 

• Driving a gas-guzzling car  

• Using single-use plastics 

• Eating meat in every meal 

• Supporting renewable energy sources

The ability to meet the needs of today’s generations without compromising the ability of future generations is

In which bin does this go?

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Answer explanation

Go through the items and clothes every 6 months and donate what you don't use.

How much plastic waste reaches oceans each year? 

• 100,000 tonnes  

• 1 million tonnes 

• 8 million tonnes 

• 20 million tonnes

Answer explanation

Tip – Reduce single-use plastic, dispose of them properly, carry paper bags or reusable for shopping, and participate in clean up events.

How many gallons of water can you save by taking short showers? 

1 gallon = 3.78541 litres

• 5 gallons

• 3 gallons

• 7 gallons

• 10 gallons 

Answer explanation

With one short shower, you can save as much water that is used to flush toilet 8 times.

How many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?

• 20

• 17

• 14

• 12

Answer explanation

All these 17 Sustainable Development Goals are dependent on each other and focus on all aspects of people's lives.

How do you dispose a coffee cup with a sleeve?

• Cup = Landfill

  Lid = Landfill

  Sleeve = compost

• Cup = Compost

  Lid = Landfill

  Sleeve = Paper

• Cup = Container

  Lid = Landfill

  Sleeve = Paper

• Cup = Paper

  Lid = Container

  Sleeve = Compost

Answer explanation

We create energy out of waste at Fanshawe College and it is important to properly sort your waste so nothing ends up in a landfill. And, you can proudly boast that you did something good today.

Why are rural women more affected by climate change than men?

• Because they don’t have insurance policies.

• Because they produce 60% to 80% of the crops.

• Because they are not aware about climate change.

• Because they are considered ‘weak’.

Answer explanation

Women in rural settings depend highly on natural resources for livelihood and climate change disproportionately affects women and other marginalized communities.

How many countries have laws against 2SLGBTIAQ+ community?

• 69

• 70

• 68

• 71

Answer explanation

Question ingrained biases, educate your friends & family and be a 'true ally' in action.