Do You Know Your Environmental Impact?

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Question 1/10

According to Energy Star, how often should you replace the filter in your furnace to save energy?

  • Daily
  • Monthly
  • Yearly
  • Never
Question 2/10

Which of the following can help you reduce the energy used by a washing machine?

  • Using hot water
  • Using cold water
  • Washing only small loads
  • Using more soap
Question 3/10

Which potentially carcinogenic item, commonly found in landfills, is made of polyethylene terephthalate?

  • Car tires
  • Scrap metal
  • Water bottles
  • Cardboard boxes
Question 4/10

Which simple action could help Americans save 2 billion gallons of water a year?

  • Using less soap in the shower
  • Turning the faucet off while brushing my teeth
  • Washing my car at home
  • Using fewer ice cubes
Question 5/10

Which of the following will take the longest to decompose?

  • Aluminum cans
  • Newspapers
  • Disposable diapers
  • Banana peels
Question 6/10

The amount of energy to produce one brand new aluminum can is equivalent to the energy needed to create how many cans from recycled aluminum?

  • 50
  • 20
  • 10
  • 5
Question 7/10

Which environmental issue is caused by sulfur dioxide pollution in the atmosphere?

  • Ozone layer thinning
  • Deforestation
  • Acid rain
  • Smog
Question 8/10

Which activity pollutes water the most?

  • Boating
  • Bathing
  • Paper production
  • Livestock farming
Question 9/10

"Greywater" is water retrieved from showers, baths, and washing machines that can be used to water plants, except for:

  • Flowering plants
  • Seedlings
  • Vegetables that will be eaten raw
  • Lawns
Question 10/10

Which of the following uses up the most water to produce?

  • 1/3 pound hamburger
  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 serving of almonds
  • 1 gallon of beer
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