Water
Energy
Garbage
Break It Down
100

What kind of water is required for agriculture and drinking?

fresh water

100

What is an example of a fossil fuel?

Coal, oil

100

True or false: glass can be recycled

True

100

How many months does it take for paper to break down in a landfill?

6 months

200

What is one way to conserve water?

shorter showers, turn off water when brushing teeth or doing dishes
200

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

Wind, water, solar/sun

200

How many full bags of garbage does the Club typically fill each day?

3

200

What is the minimum amount of years it takes for plastic to break down?

500 years

300

The Earth is what fraction of water?

2/3

300

What kind of lightbulbs use the least amount of energy?

LED

300

How many pounds of garbage does the average person throw away each day?

4 pounds

300

What percentage of material in landfill is compostable?

37%

400

How many gallons does is take to flush a typical toilet?

1.6 gallons

400

What is one way that you can save energy?

*DAILY DOUBLE*

Recycle, turn off lights, use less water

400

How many billions of pound of garbage ends up in the ocean each year?

14 billion

400

How long does it take for vegetables to break down in a landfill?

5 days to 1 month

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