Trivia Night: What's Your Green IQ

1. Trivia Night: What's Your Green IQ

2. What does CFL stand for? A) Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb B) Carbon Filiment Lighting C) Candescent FlourineLightbulb D) Carbon Fluorescent Lighting

3. A) Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) use about 75% less energy than an incandescent light and last at least 6 times longer.

4. What non-renewable resource is used in the production of plastics? A) Plasticides B) Petroleum (or oil)‏ C) Silicon D) Gelatin

5. B) Petroleum (or oil) Petroleum causes pollution at every stage, from mining and recovery to refining, transporting, and using it as fuel. Drilling wells can cause direct pollution via oil spills. Drilling also often involves injecting watery liquids into the wells; later released as drilling muds, these cause their own toxic pollution.

6. What heavy metal is the primary health concern when consuming fish, especially predatory fish? A) Triptophan B) Mercury C) Flouride D) Arsenic

7. B) Mercury Organic mercury poisoning is the most common and most worrisome form of mercury poisoning today. Except in very rare cases this disorder is exclusively associated with ingestion of fish.

8. What greenhouse gas most contributes to the warming effect in the earth's atmosphere? A) Nitrogen B) Argon C) Carbon Dioxide D) Oxygen

9. C) Carbon Dioxide Burning a gallon of gasoline emits almost 20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Preserving as average acre of forest in the US keeps more than 260,000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

10. What does the acronym for the government organization EPA stand for? A) Environmental Protection Agency B) Ecology and Pollution Association C) Environmental Preservation Association D) Earth Protection Agency

11. A) Environmental Protection Agency The EPA was established on December 2, 1970 to combine one agency to have federal research, monitoring, standard-setting, and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection.

12. What country has contributed most to the world's greenhouse gas emissions? A) China B) Mexico C) Russia D) USA

13. D) USA China has now surpassed the USA as the highest annual contributor, but cumulatively the USA still leads.

14. Photovoltaic panels create electricity from what source? A) Sunlight B) Underground Magma C) Wind D) Biomass

15. A) Sunlight While Photovoltaic cells use sunlight, they still work on on a cloudy day.

16. How far does the average item of food travel to get to your plate? A) 50 miles B) 500 miles C) 800 miles D) 1500 miles

17. D) 1500 miles The average fruit or vegetable on American tables traveled from such far away locales as Chile or Mexico rather than within your community or even the United States. This not only hurts our economy but ups our Green House Gas emissions that contribute to global warming. That's why it is so important to buy fruits and vegetables that are in season and grown as close to home as possible.

18. True or false? Auburn provides game day recycling for tailgaters at every home football game.

19. True! Look for recycling volunteers on game days and encourage family and friends to use the recycling bags provided!

20. How many gallons of water does the average person in the US use per day? A) 30 B) 50 C) 75 D) 100

21. D) 100 The largest use of household water is to flush the toilet, and after that, to take showers and baths. That is why, in these days of water conservation, we are starting to see toilets and showers that use less water than before.

22. True or false? Turning off your PC every time you aren't using it will wear out the hard drive.

23. False Unless your PC is from 1982 it does no harm to your computer to turn it off when not in use.  

24. What is composting? A) Taking food waste and turning it into usable soil/fertilizer. B) Turning dirt into gold. C) Making paper out of plastic bottles. D) Growing a tree.

25. A) Taking food waste and turning it into usable soil/fertilizer. This creates healthy topsoil for gardens or just landscaping. It utilizes the food we throw away as a food for nature instead of letting it rot in landfills.

26. What does Energy Star stand for? A) A star in the gamma quadrant B) A label that signifies efficient water use C) A washer that can do up to 20 loads without fading clothing D) EPA designation for energy-efficient appliances

27. D) EPA designation for energy-efficient appliances With the help of Energy Star, Americans have saved enough energy in 2010 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 33 million cars, all while saving nearly $18 billion on their utility bills.

28. True or false? An average laptop uses more watts of electricity than an average incandescent lightbulb.

29. False The average incandescent bulb pulls more watts than the average laptop.

30. What does LEED stand for? A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design B) Leading Ecology Engineers Department C) Leading Education for Environmental Departments D) Low Energy Efficiency Designs

31. A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design This certification gives buildings guidelines for going green. Buildings are one of the major culprits in the US's green house gas emissions.

32. Which of the following cannot be composted? A) Vegetable Scraps B) Dog Feces C) Chicken Manure D) Cardboard

33. B) Dog Feces Both dogs and cats have organisms in their stomachs and can also have diseases in their feces that are harmful to the composting process and plant life and ultimately humans.

34. Climate change is contributing to… A) Stronger Hurricanes B) More Droughts C) Death of Coral D) All of the Above

35. D) All of the Above Climate change will have major and unpredictable effects on the world's water systems, including an increase in number and intensity of floods and droughts, causing displacement and conflict. Less fresh water means less agriculture, food and income.

36. How much water does a top loading washing machine use? A) 27 gallons B) 40 gallons C) 12 gallons D) 8 gallons

37. B) 40 gallons Using Energy Star washers use about 30% less energy and half the amount of water used by regular washers.

38. Which of the following contaminants can be found in bottled water? A) Coliform Bacteria B) Arsenic C) Pseudomonas AeruginosaBacteria (traces of fecal matter) D) All of the Above

39. D) All of the Above Americans drink twice as much bottled water today then they did ten years ago, for a annual total of over nine billion gallons. And unlike public water utilities, bottled water companies are not required to notify their customers of the contaminants in their water.

40. How many children in developing countries are underweight? A) 1 in 3 B) 1 in 6 C) 1 in 10 D) 1 in 4

41. D) 1 in 4 Malnutrition is one of the leading contributors to childhood stunting, according to the United Nations' World Food Program. This condition affects more than 147 million children in developing nations and is also a primary cause of mental retardation and even brain damage in some children.

42. What percentage of water is wasted but paid for? A) 5% B) 8% C) 14% D) 10%

43. C) 14% With one-third of the world's population living in countries which are experiencing water shortages, it is unforgivable that so little is done to preserve and ensure proper management of this invaluable and life giving resource.

44. A benefit of compost is that it_______? A) Helps Sandy Soils Hold Water B) Helps Break Up Heavy Clay Soils C) Both A and B D) Neither A or B

45. C) Both A and B Compost helps bind clusters of soil particles, called aggregates, which provide good soil structure. Such soil is full of tiny air channels & pores that hold air, moisture and nutrients. Healthy soil is an important factor in protecting our waters. Compost increases soil’s ability to retain water & decreases runoff. Runoff pollutes water by carrying soil, fertilizers and pesticides to nearby streams.

46. True or False? Will closing your curtains at night keep your room warmer?

47. True Closing curtains at night prevents the heat from easily escaping and keeps the cold air outside.

48. On average, how many car trips are less than 3 miles? A) 25% B) 5% C) 50% D) 75%

49. C) 50% For short trips under 3 miles biking is a great option that will take no longer than 20 minutes, and is great exercise as well!

50. Round Two