Green Habitats: Ecological Footprint Quiz
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- 1.
Which of the following can you NOT recycle?
- A.
Plastic water bottle
- B.
Newspaper
- C.
Cardboard
- D.
Umbrella
Correct Answer
D. UmbrellaExplanation
You cannot recycle an umbrella, not even if you are Rihanna.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following indicates what to recycle and is located on the bottom of all plastic bottles and containers?
- A.
PETE1 and HDPE2
- B.
PS6
- C.
Any number, it doesn't matter
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. PETE1 and HDPE2Explanation
PETE1 and HDPE can be recycledRate this question:
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- 3.
I recycle soda cans.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement implies that the person recycles soda cans. Since recycling is an action taken to reduce waste and promote sustainability, the answer "True" indicates that the person indeed recycles soda cans.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following paper products CANNOT be recycled?
- A.
Newspaper
- B.
Construction paper
- C.
Envelopes
- D.
Plain white computer paper
Correct Answer
A. NewspaperExplanation
You cannot recycle construction paperRate this question:
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- 5.
Techno Trash is __________?
- A.
Keyboard and mouse only
- B.
Telephones
- C.
Anything related to computers from CD roms to computer screens
- D.
A musical performing group
Correct Answer
C. Anything related to computers from CD roms to computer screensExplanation
I'm sure it is also a band somewhere in the UK...Rate this question:
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- 6.
How much energy is saved from recycling one glass bottle?
- A.
Enough to power a 75-watt bulb for 5 hours
- B.
Enough to power a car for a day
- C.
Enough to remake the bottle
- D.
Practically nothing
Correct Answer
A. Enough to power a 75-watt bulb for 5 hoursExplanation
Now THAT is a lot of energy!Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many plastic bottles are thrown away every hour?
- A.
2,500
- B.
25,000
- C.
250,000
- D.
2,500,000
Correct Answer
D. 2,500,000Explanation
That's 60,000,000 every day!Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is recommended that you do before recycling a plastic bottle?
- A.
Remove the cap
- B.
Remove the label
- C.
Make it flat, like a pancake
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Remove the capExplanation
It sure does help out!Rate this question:
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- 9.
You can recycle furniture.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Time to recycle that old sofa!Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which appliance is the biggest power consumer in most households?
- A.
Oven & Stove
- B.
Refrigerator
- C.
Television
- D.
Microwave
Correct Answer
B. RefrigeratorExplanation
To keep the inside cold it never turns off.Rate this question:
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