Earth Day Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Earth Conservation?
Did you know that April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day? What began in America in 1970 as a day to promote environmental awareness has become a year-round global campaign to protect and conserve the Earth and its resources. How much do you know about conservation? Take this quiz and find out what your knowledge is of Earth Day and the Eco-Friendly efforts it encourages.
- 1.
On average, what is the approximate daily home water use for each person in the U.S.?
- A.
25 gallons
- B.
50 gallons
- C.
100 gallons
- D.
200 gallons
Correct Answer
B. 50 gallonsExplanation
Fact: The United States consumes water at twice the rate of other industrialized nationsRate this question:
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- 2.
On average, what percentage of household water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens?
- A.
10-30 percent
- B.
30-50 percent
- C.
50-70 percent
- D.
70-90 percent
Correct Answer
C. 50-70 percentExplanation
Fact: To save water, experts recommend never watering at the hottest times of the day or when it's windy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Approximately what percentage of the water in the world can be used to meet the agricultural, residential, manufacturing, community and personal needs of humans?
- A.
1 percent
- B.
5 percent
- C.
25 percent
- D.
40 percent
Correct Answer
A. 1 percentExplanation
Fact: Nearly 97 percent of the world's water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2 percent is locked in ice caps and glaciers.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Approximately how many sheets of 100% virgin copy paper can be made from one tree that is roughly 40 feet tall and 6-8 inches in diameter?
- A.
2,000 sheets
- B.
8,000 sheets
- C.
20,000 sheets
- D.
50,000 sheets
Correct Answer
B. 8,000 sheetsExplanation
Fact: According to the group Conservatree, one tree makes 16.67 reams (one ream = 500 sheets) of copy paper or 8,333.3 sheets.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In the average home, which of the following uses the most water?
- A.
Flushing the toilet
- B.
Filling the bathtub
- C.
Taking a 10-minute shower
- D.
Washing one load of clothes
Correct Answer
C. Taking a 10-minute showerExplanation
Fact: The shower uses 30-50 gallons of water; flushing the toilet uses 2-7 gallons; filling the bathtub uses 25-30 gallons; washing one load of clothes uses 25-40 gallons.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following takes the longest time to break down or disintegrate?
- A.
Disposable diaper
- B.
Hard plastic container
- C.
Aluminum can
- D.
Plastic 6-pack holder
Correct Answer
D. Plastic 6-pack holderExplanation
Fact: It takes 450 years for a plastic 6-pack holder to disintegrate.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following accounts for the greatest percentage of total waste in the U.S.?
- A.
Yard trimmings
- B.
Paper
- C.
Plastics
- D.
Glass
Correct Answer
B. PaperExplanation
Fact: Every year, enough paper is thrown away to make a 12'-high wall stretching from New York to California.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In the same amount of time, which of the following home appliances consumes the most electricity?
- A.
Space heater
- B.
Hair dryer
- C.
Computer and monitor
- D.
Water heater
Correct Answer
D. Water heaterExplanation
Fact: The water heater uses approximately 4,000 watts, more than double of any of the other appliances.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following accounts for the greatest percentage of a typical home energy bill?
- A.
Heating and cooling
- B.
Clothes washer and dryer
- C.
Computer and monitor
- D.
Refrigerator
Correct Answer
A. Heating and coolingExplanation
Fact: Heating and cooling accounts for 49 percent; the clothes washer and dryer for 6 percent; electronics for 7 percent; a refrigerator for 5 percent.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following U.S. government environmental acts was NOT a result of the first Earth Day demonstrations?
- A.
Endangered Species Act
- B.
Clean Water Act
- C.
Clean Air Act
- D.
National Wash-Your-Car Day
Correct Answer
D. National Wash-Your-Car DayExplanation
Fact: The first Earth Day in 1970 also led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Rate this question:
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