Green Environment Quiz For Children
The student will discuss environmental issues acros the continent of africa
- 1.
Which of these bi-valves used to be found in U.S. rivers before becoming extinct?
- A.
Jackknife Clam
- B.
Scioto Pigtoe
- C.
Belon Oyster
- D.
Freshwater Pearl Mussel
Correct Answer
B. Scioto Pigtoe -
- 2.
What modern composer's music was used for the environmentally-themed movie "Koyaanisqatsi"?
- A.
Philip Glass'
- B.
John Cage's
- C.
John Williams'
- D.
Patrick Doyle's
Correct Answer
A. pHilip Glass' -
- 3.
Since 1967, which species of bat native to the Eastern United States has been considered endangered?
- A.
Indiana Bat
- B.
Vampire Bat
- C.
New England Bat
- D.
Smoky Mountains Bat
Correct Answer
A. Indiana Bat -
- 4.
A 2001 study showed how much forest acreage was needed for an average U.S. citizen's wood needs?
- A.
1.7 Acres
- B.
15 Acres
- C.
3.8 Acres
- D.
0.15 Acres
Correct Answer
A. 1.7 Acres -
- 5.
What company rang the NYSE opening bell in 2008, promoting their Green Works cleaning products?
- A.
Clorox
- B.
Reckitt Benckiser
- C.
S. C. Johnson
- D.
Procter & Gamble
Correct Answer
A. Clorox -
- 6.
In 2008, scientists said 100+ species of what animal were in five acres of Ecuadorian rain forest?
- A.
Snakes
- B.
Bats
- C.
Anteaters
- D.
Scorpions
Correct Answer
B. Bats -
- 7.
Who said: "The American people have a right to air that they [...] can breathe without fear."?
- A.
Al Gore
- B.
Isaac Asimov
- C.
Lyndon Johnson
- D.
Carl Sagan
Correct Answer
C. Lyndon Johnson -
- 8.
What U.S. Secretary of the Interior, unpopular with environmentalists, resigned in 2006?
- A.
Gale Norton
- B.
Linda Nelson
- C.
Michael Phillips
- D.
Roger Gonzales
Correct Answer
A. Gale Norton -
- 9.
What is the name for U.S. federal standards on fuel efficiency average standards?
- A.
AFESG
- B.
CAFE
- C.
PETA
- D.
OSCAR
Correct Answer
B. CAFE -
- 10.
In August, 2008 which racing circuit pledged to significantly reduce the use of lead wheel-weights?
- A.
NASCAR
- B.
National Hot Rod Association
- C.
IndyCar
- D.
F1
Correct Answer
C. IndyCar -
- 11.
How many trees would recycling a single run of the Sunday New York Times save?
- A.
75,000 Trees Approximately
- B.
1 Thousand Trees Approximately
- C.
750,000 Trees Approximately
- D.
1 Million Trees Approximately
Correct Answer
A. 75,000 Trees Approximately -
- 12.
Which of these is the largest source of methane emissions hurting our environment in 2006?
- A.
Wastewater Treatment
- B.
Landfills
- C.
Livestock
- D.
Mining
Correct Answer
C. Livestock -
- 13.
What was the name of the experimental arcology that architect Paolo Soleri designed?
- A.
Dongtan
- B.
Atlantis
- C.
Arcosanti
- D.
Bio-Dome
Correct Answer
C. Arcosanti -
- 14.
What type of fuel is E85?
- A.
85% Ethanol, 15% Gasoline
- B.
85% Gasoline, 15% Ethanol
- C.
85% Vegetable Oil, 15% Ethanol
- D.
85 Octane Ethanol
Correct Answer
A. 85% Ethanol, 15% Gasoline -
- 15.
Who invented the first working solar cell?
- A.
Albert Einstein
- B.
Charles Fritts
- C.
Thomas Edison
- D.
Benjamin Franklin
Correct Answer
B. Charles Fritts -
- 16.
Which variety of cotton is genetically modified to reduce the use of insecticides?
- A.
Bt
- B.
FiberMax
- C.
Tanguis
- D.
Cheatem
Correct Answer
A. Bt -
- 17.
Which of these is a type of yarn that is derived from dog fur?
- A.
Dogora
- B.
Wool
- C.
Cheingora
- D.
Angora
Correct Answer
C. Cheingora -
- 18.
Which of these 2008 automobiles has a fuel economy of only 8 mpg city?
- A.
Chevrolet Tahoe
- B.
Hummer H3
- C.
Lamborghini Murcielago
- D.
Dodge Ram
Correct Answer
C. Lamborghini Murcielago -
- 19.
Approximately how much food is wasted in the United States each year?
- A.
10 Billion Pounds
- B.
96 Billion Pounds
- C.
500 Million Pounds
- D.
100 Million Pounds
Correct Answer
B. 96 Billion Pounds -
- 20.
Which of these substances is estimated to take the longest to break down in a landfill?
- A.
Newspaper
- B.
Glass
- C.
Plastic
- D.
Battery
Correct Answer
B. Glass -
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