How Important Is IT To Get Kids Outside?

12 Questions | By Ntruitt | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 244

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We all know it's important for kids to spend time outside - but just how important is it? Take this quiz to find out!

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1.

What percentage of American children don't play outdoors at least once every day?
- A.
  
  22%
- B.
  
  34%
- C.
  
  49%
- D.
  
  63%
2.

American children between the ages of 8 and 18 spend how much time, on average, using media each day?
- A.
  
  3.5 hours
- B.
  
  5.5 hours
- C.
  
  7.5 hours
- D.
  
  9 hours
3.

True or False: Studies have proven that increasing formal environmental education in schools leads to wise conservation behavior and environmentally minded adults.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

According to a survey of 830 mothers, what was the number one obstacle to their kids spending more time outdoors?
- A.
  
  Fear of crime or other safety concerns
- B.
  
  Lack of time due to parents' work schedules
- C.
  
  Lack of nearby parks and outdoor spaces
- D.
  
  TV and video games
5.

Each week, how much time on average does an American child spend outdoors in unstructured play or exploration?
- A.
  
  30 minutes
- B.
  
  2 hours
- C.
  
  4 hours
- D.
  
  12 hours
6.

Research indicates that children who regularly spend time outdoors:
- A.
  
  Make friends more easily
- B.
  
  Suffer less from hyperactivity disorders
- C.
  
  Experience better overall health as adults
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

True or False: When it comes to promoting outdoor play, traditional playgrounds made of plastic and metal are equally effective as playgrounds built from wooden structures, gardens, and other natural features.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

What percentage of children under the age of 2 do not have access to daily outdoor play?
- A.
  
  35%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  65%
- D.
  
  80%
9.

Which of the following factors most strongly predicts an adult's participation in nature activities, and their propensity to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors?
- A.
  
  Environmental education programs at the high school level
- B.
  
  The political affiliation of their parents
- C.
  
  Their level of education
- D.
  
  Early childhood experiences with the natural world
10.

True or False: To benefit from time spent in the outdoors, a child must be taught about nature by an adult.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

True or False: Regular play in nature can reduce or eliminate bullying.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

True or False: I can make a significant, positive difference in the future of the children in my life by helping them spend more time outdoors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False