Do You Know Your Environmental Impact?

Do You Know Your Environmental Impact?

Do You Know Your Environmental Impact?

We only have one Earth! Do you know how your everyday activities impact the environment? Take our quiz to find out!

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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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