Green Habitats: Ecological Footprint Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of the following can you NOT recycle?

    • A.

      Plastic water bottle

    • B.

      Newspaper

    • C.

      Cardboard

    • D.

      Umbrella

    Correct Answer
    D. Umbrella
    Explanation
    You cannot recycle an umbrella, not even if you are Rihanna.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following indicates what to recycle and is located on the bottom of all plastic bottles and containers?

    • A.

      PETE1 and HDPE2

    • B.

      PS6

    • C.

      Any number, it doesn't matter

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. PETE1 and HDPE2
    Explanation
    PETE1 and HDPE can be recycled

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  • 3. 

    I recycle soda cans.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement implies that the person recycles soda cans. Since recycling is an action taken to reduce waste and promote sustainability, the answer "True" indicates that the person indeed recycles soda cans.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following paper products CANNOT be recycled?

    • A.

      Newspaper

    • B.

      Construction paper

    • C.

      Envelopes

    • D.

      Plain white computer paper

    Correct Answer
    A. Newspaper
    Explanation
    You cannot recycle construction paper

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  • 5. 

    Techno Trash is __________?

    • A.

      Keyboard and mouse only

    • B.

      Telephones

    • C.

      Anything related to computers from CD roms to computer screens

    • D.

      A musical performing group

    Correct Answer
    C. Anything related to computers from CD roms to computer screens
    Explanation
    I'm sure it is also a band somewhere in the UK...

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  • 6. 

    How much energy is saved from recycling one glass bottle?

    • A.

      Enough to power a 75-watt bulb for 5 hours

    • B.

      Enough to power a car for a day

    • C.

      Enough to remake the bottle

    • D.

      Practically nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Enough to power a 75-watt bulb for 5 hours
    Explanation
    Now THAT is a lot of energy!

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  • 7. 

    How many plastic bottles are thrown away every hour?

    • A.

      2,500

    • B.

      25,000

    • C.

      250,000

    • D.

      2,500,000

    Correct Answer
    D. 2,500,000
    Explanation
    That's 60,000,000 every day!

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  • 8. 

    What is recommended that you do before recycling a plastic bottle?

    • A.

      Remove the cap

    • B.

      Remove the label

    • C.

      Make it flat, like a pancake

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Remove the cap
    Explanation
    It sure does help out!

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  • 9. 

    You can recycle furniture.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Time to recycle that old sofa!

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  • 10. 

    Which appliance is the biggest power consumer in most households?

    • A.

      Oven & Stove

    • B.

      Refrigerator

    • C.

      Television

    • D.

      Microwave

    Correct Answer
    B. Refrigerator
    Explanation
    To keep the inside cold it never turns off.

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