What year did Earth Day begin?
1990
1970
1960
1980
More than half of the breathable oxygen in the world comes from where?
Flowering plants
Clouds
The forest
The ocean
It's 4 p.m., and you need a pick-me-up. You’re craving coffee, but where should you get it?
Brew a single cup just for you
A local coffee shop
Brew a single cup from a Keurig machine
Brew a whole pot for all in your office or home
Approximately what percentage of the water in the world can be used to meet the agricultural, residential, manufacturing, community and personal needs of humans
40%
5%
25%
1%
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource
Hydrogen
Ethanol
Natural gas
Methanol
It's time to get dressed. Of the clothing options listed below, which fabric yielded the smallest carbon footprint during the production process?
A linen shirt
A polyester shirt
A cotton t-shirt
A wool sweater
How much of the world’s oxygen is produced by just the Amazon rainforest?
1%
10%
20%
5%
Approximately how many sheets of 100% new, white copy paper can be made from a tree that is roughly 40 feet tall and 6-8 inches in diameter?
2,000
50,000
20,000
8,000
For approximately how long can a person live without water?
One week
Four days
Two weeks
Two days
Which of the following takes the longest time to break down or disintegrate?
A six-pack holder
A disposable diaper
An aluminum can
A plastic bottle or other hard plastic container
On average, what is the approximate daily home water use for each person in the US?
100 gallons
200 gallons
25 gallons
50 gallons
On average, what percentage of household water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens?
50-70%
70-90%
30-50%
10-20%
In the average home, which of the following uses the most water?
A 10 minute shower
Flushing the toilet
Taking a bath
Washing one load of clothes
How many people in the world are dependent on fish as their main source of daily protein?
One out of every 10 people
One out of every 2 people
One out of every 5 people
One out of every 8 people
How much oxygen does a typical 50 year old tree provide?
Enough for eigh people a year
Enough for one person a year
Enough for four people a year
Enough for ten people a year
What substance is released into the atmosphere when solid waste, fossil fuels, and wood products are burned?
Calcium sulfate
Sodium chloride
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Which of the following accounts for the greatest percentage of a typical home energy bill?
Heating and cooling
A refridgerator
Electronics
The clothes dryer
Which of the following US government environmental acts was NOT a result of the first Earth Day demonstrations?
Clean Air Act
National Wash-Your-Car-Day
Clean Day Act
Endangered Species Act
Which of the following home appliances consumes the most electricity?
A hair dryer
A water heater
A space heater
A computer and monitor
Which of the following accounts for the greatest percentage of total waste in the U.S.?
Paper
Plastic
Glass
Yard trimmings