What Should You Give Up To Save The Environment?
We all live on the earth together. If each of us acts in a selfish way, our water, food, air, and land will become polluted and degraded. If everyone must sacrifice something to help the environment, how much and what would you give? Take this quiz and find out.
- 1.Do you recycle?
- A.
Nope. Everything in the trash bin.
- B.
A bit... I recycle cans, paper, or bottles when it's easy
- C.
Yes, I carefully clean and sort all my recyclables each week
- D.
I don't have to, because I re-use everything
- 2.How would you describe your diet?
- A.
I try to eat organic if it's easily available
- B.
I'm mostly or entirely vegetarian
- C.
I'm a strict vegan
- D.
I eat whatever sounds good
- 3.Would you be willing to give up your car if you knew it would help the environment?
- A.
I share a car or borrow one when I need it. I would give it up easily.
- B.
I've never owned a car. I walk or ride my bike everywhere.
- C.
No way. I need my car!
- D.
It would be tough for me to give up my car. I'd have to think carefully about it.
- 4.Golf courses use huge amounts of water and pesticides to stay green. Would you give up golf?
- A.
I only play miniature golf on artificial turf
- B.
No way! I love my golf, and I love a green, well-irrigated course.
- C.
I could easily give it up. I'd rather have a healthy environment.
- D.
Sure, but I'd rather think of eco-friendly ways to keep golfing
- 5.Would you be willing to use less water to help the environment?
- A.
Yes. I only shower when it rains.
- B.
Nope. I love a nice, long shower every morning.
- C.
I would definitely be willing to turn off the taps quicker.
- D.
For brushing my teeth, yes... but I still need to water my lawn.
- 6.Manufacturing electronics has a big impact on the environment. Would you give up your smartphone to be a good steward of the earth?
- A.
No. No way. Absolutely not.
- B.
No, but I'd sign a petition to clean up the manufacturing process.
- C.
No, but I'd give up my laptop.
- D.
Yes. I love the earth more than I love Twitter.
- 7.Do you use paper or plastic bags when shopping?
- A.
I choose plastic, and then re-use the bags for trash later.
- B.
Plastic... and I just throw them away after I use them.
- C.
My shopping all goes into re-usable organic cotton bags.
- D.
I choose paper and recycle it later.
- 8.Are you willing to shut off lights when you leave a room?
- A.
I don't use electric lights. When the sun goes down, I use my hand-cranked flashlight.
- B.
Yes, I always shut off lights when I'm done with them.
- C.
If I remember to do it.
- D.
No. What if I go back in there later?
- 9.What would you give up to help ensure better air quality for everyone?
- A.
Nothing. The air can clean itself.
- B.
I might take my bike one day a week instead of a car or bus.
- C.
I'd quit smoking cigarettes.
- D.
I would plant trees, walk everywhere, and install exhaust filters on my motorcycle.
- 10.How strongly do you agree that individual actions can help the environment?
- A.
I agree very strongly
- B.
I agree somewhat strongly
- C.
I neither agree nor disagree
- D.
I disagree
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