How Much You Know Environment? Trivia Quiz

2.

Which of these is NOT a way to reduce pollution from plastic waste?

Recycling plastics
Charging for plastic use, e.g. plastic bag
Use biodegradable plastic
Burning plastic waste

Correct Answer

A. Burning plastic waste

Explanation

Burning plastic waste is not a way to reduce pollution from plastic waste because when plastic is burned, it releases toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air, contributing to air pollution and climate change. This method does not eliminate the plastic waste but instead creates more harmful pollutants. Recycling plastics, charging for plastic use, and using biodegradable plastic are all effective ways to reduce pollution from plastic waste by promoting reuse, reducing consumption, and encouraging the use of environmentally friendly alternatives.

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3.

What would NOT be a good way to dispose of an old fridge?

Leaving it by the side of the road
Taking it to local recycling centre
Telephone the council for it to be picked up and recycled
Give it to a scrap metal collection service who would recycle it

Correct Answer

A. Leaving it by the side of the road

Explanation

Leaving it by the side of the road would not be a good way to dispose of an old fridge because it can be hazardous to the environment and public health. The fridge may contain harmful substances such as refrigerants and oils which can leak and contaminate the soil and groundwater. Additionally, leaving it by the side of the road can create an eyesore and may be illegal in some areas. It is important to properly dispose of old fridges through authorized channels such as local recycling centers or scrap metal collection services that can safely handle and recycle the materials.

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4.

Which of the following is the correct thing to put into a compost bin:

Milk bottles
Apple cores
Pen
Old clothes

Correct Answer

A. Apple cores

Explanation

Apple cores are the correct thing to put into a compost bin because they are organic waste that can decompose and contribute to the creation of nutrient-rich compost. Composting apple cores helps divert waste from landfills and provides a natural way to recycle them into a beneficial soil amendment for gardening and plant growth.

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5.

What is the amount of paper recycled by our firm in FY16 (kg)?

Correct Answer
'15,500 kg'

Explanation
We've recycled over 119000 kg of paper since 2007.

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6.

How long does it take for plastic to biodegrade?

5 years
75 years
135 years
250 years
450 years

Correct Answer

A. 450 years

Explanation

Some plastics take over 1000 years to decompose!

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7.

People who eat seafood regularly ingest up to ________ pieces of plastics each year.

Correct Answer
11000

Explanation
The world’s oceans are polluted with more than five trillion pieces of microplastics, and one garbage truck worth of plastic is getting dumped into the ocean every minute. Assuming this trend continues, four trucks worth will be dumped a minute by 2050, with seafood lovers ingesting up to 780,000 pieces of plastic a year by the end of the century.

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8.

What is our firm’s largest carbon emission source?

Electricity
Air travel
Paper
Accomodation
Car travel

Correct Answer

A. Electricity

Explanation

The biggest emission source is electricity consumption, which comes from electricity, electricity transmission and distribution losses, and base-building emissions.

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9.

How much of the world’s water is available and accessible for human use?

97%
30%
10%
1%

Correct Answer

A. 1%

Explanation

Freshwater makes up a very small fraction of all water on the planet. While nearly 70 percent of the world is covered by water, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. The rest is saline and ocean-based. Even then, just 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible, with much of it trapped in glaciers and snowfields.

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10.

Which of the item below contributes the highest electricity consumption per hour?

Referigerator
Air-conditioning
Iron
Water heater
Washing machine (top load)

Correct Answer

A. Water heater

Explanation

On average, water heater cost 55 sens per hour; refrigerator 3 sen; air-conditioning 16 sen; iron 21 sen; washing machine (top load) 5 sen.

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How Much You Know Environment? Trivia Quiz

Which of the methods below saves electricity when you're not in the room?

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Which of these is NOT a way to reduce pollution from plastic waste?

What would NOT be a good way to dispose of an old fridge?

Which of the following is the correct thing to put into a compost bin:

What is the amount of paper recycled by our firm in FY16 (kg)?

How long does it take for plastic to biodegrade?

People who eat seafood regularly ingest up to ________ pieces of plastics each year.

What is our firm’s largest carbon emission source?

How much of the world’s water is available and accessible for human use?

Which of the item below contributes the highest electricity consumption per hour?