How Much Do You Really Know About Conservation? [QUIZ]
Put your eco-knowledge to the test.
Sep 11, 2015
Just about anything you do in your daily life affects the environment in some way. How you get around, what you eat, the clothes you wear – these are just some examples of activities with an environment impact. But how much do you really know about the environment around you? Here’s your chance to find out.
Recycling one glass bottle can power a 100-watt light bulb for how many hours?
Answers: 4 hours – 70 hours – 10 hours – 5000 hours
Which of the following energy sources is not renewable?
Answers: Biomass – Solar Power – Petroleum – Hydropower
About how long does it take a Styrofoam cup to decompose?
Answers: 3 days – 1 year – 400 years – Styrofoam cups never decompose
Which of the following countries have enacted legislation to curb the use of plastic shopping bags?
Answers: Australia – Bangladesh – Italy – All of the above
True or false: Taking a bath saves more water than taking a shower?
Answers: True – False
Which of the following is not considered a greenhouse gas?
Answers: Carbon dioxide – Oxygen – Nitrous oxide – Methane
What saves more energy: turning off your computer or putting it in sleep mode?
Answers: Sleep mode – Turning it off
Which country has the highest percentage of recycled waste?
Answers: Switzerland – Norway – Netherlands – Germany
What generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?
Answers: Washing machine – Dishwasher – Shower – Landscaping
True or false: Eating organically grown foods actually reduces global warming emissions?
Answers: True – False
