Scouts Sustainable Living Quiz

What is a simple way to support biodiversity at home?

• Grow flowering plants to attract pollinators
• Spray chemical pesticides
• Use artificial turf in gardens
• Leave garden maintenance to others

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

Which action helps reduce waste in daily life?

• Use a refillable water bottle
• Buy disposable cutlery
• Always use plastic containers
• Drink bottled water daily

How can you reduce your carbon footprint when commuting?

• Walk or cycle instead of driving
• Use a private hire car daily
• Drive to nearby places
• Fly short distances

What can you grow at home to support sustainable living?

• Herbs and vegetables
• Ornamental flowers only
• Cactus and succulents only
• Only decorative plants

Why is composting food waste beneficial?

• It enriches soil and reduces waste
• Attracts more flies
• Creates bad smell only
• Takes up space

Which of the following is a sustainable shopping habit?

• Bring your own bags and containers
• Buy imported goods often
• Take lots of free flyers
• Use plastic-wrapped goods

How does eating local food help the environment?

• Reduces transport emissions
• Increases food prices
• Supports foreign farmers
• Is more expensive

What is one way to save electricity at home?

• Switch off lights when not in use
• Leave fans on all day
• Leave the air-conditioner on overnight
• Keep devices charging overnight

Which habit helps conserve water?

• Take shorter showers
• Use the washing machine for one item
• Water plants daily at noon
• Flush the toilet often for fun

Why should we use reusable bags instead of plastic ones?

• They reduce plastic pollution
• They cost more money
• They tear easily
• They're hard to carry