Food Systems
What are some common tools needed for gardening?
Gloves, trowel, rake, pruners/loppers, hose/watering can
Name the 5 types of pollution
Air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, light pollution, noise pollution
What is renewable energy? (Give an example)
Energy from a source that will never run out. (Solar, wind, hydro)
What is a noxious weed?
Also known as an invasive species, a noxious weed is a plant that is destructive and difficult to control or eradicate.
TRUE
What is compost?
Decayed organic matter that can be used as plant fertilizer
Where does majority of plastic waste end up?
Landfills
What are ways you can save water?
Shorter showers, turn off the water when brushing your teeth, check for leakages.
Name 3 native species in Washington (plant or animal!)
Plant: western redcedar, sword fern, salmonberry, etc.
Animal: Orca, steelhead trout, sockeye salmon, Olympic marmot, etc.
About 71% of the Earth is covered in water. What percentage of that is fresh water?
2.5%
What is a food desert?
A geographic area where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.
Non-renewable energy resources that formed when prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock. (oil, coal, natural gas)
What use does white vinegar have around the home?
What are common noxious weeds in Washington?
Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, Japanese knotweed, binding weed
How much water does it take to generate a 100-word email using Chat GPT 4.0?
519 ml (more than 1 plastic water bottle's worth of water!)
What is the benefit of mulching?
Mulching is a great way to reduce water usage in the garden. It is also a great way to reduce the number of weeds.
Helps stop climate change: Through mulching, the garden needs less water and pesticides.
What types of pollution come from cars? (3)
Exhaust, material pollution from the degradation of brake pads and tires, noise pollution
Approximately, Americans use how many plastic drinking straws a day? (total)
500,000,000 straws
What are pollinators and why are they important?
A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from one plant (male) to another (female) which helps plant growth and fruit production (insects, birds, animals). They are important for plant growth, food production, and the health of an ecosystem.
What is the main source of methane emissions that contributes to global warming?
Agriculture (particularly livestock farming - cattle, sheep, etc.) as well as landfills.
What accounts for almost 1/4 of the total energy used in the US food system?
Transportation (of food products)
What is the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?
Point source pollution is pollution from a single source that is easy to identify and observe. For example, factories or sewage treatment plants.
Nonpoint source pollution comes from many sources, not a single identifiable source, and can often end up in waterways due to runoff, rainwater, and melting snow.
What household item uses the most water?
Toilet
Why is habitat restoration important?
To prevent a mono-culture, canopy collapse, and ensure the survival of native species.
Where does Seattle get its drinking water?
Cedar River