Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Describe a creative way you could reuse an old t-shirt or pair of jeans
any creative and valid answer accepted
Name 3 types of renewable energy that are becoming more widely used
Solar energy, wind power, and hydropower. Bioenergy and geothermal power
How can you make your home more energy-efficient
any valid answer accepted - has to be specific to *energy* efficiency
What are some major threats to endangered species and their habitats?
habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, wildlife trafficking, disease, human exploitation, overfishing, etc
How many trees need to be cut down to create paper for one edition of a newspaper?
75,000
(within 1,000 is accepted)
What types of materials are typically accepted for recycling?
paper, plastic, glass, aluminium
(any 2 gives full marks)
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
Renewable resources cannot be depleted over time. Non-renewable resources deplete over time
What are some eco-friendly transportation options besides driving
walking, cycling, bus or train
what are the primary causes of climate change
burning fosssil fuels, deforestation, farming livestock, greenhouse gases,
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television for how long?
3hours
(within 0.5 hours accepted)
What country leads the way in waste management and recycling efforts?
Germany
what are some pros of fossil fuels, and do you think they outweigh the cons?
reliable, cos-effective, non-renewable, accident prone, unstable
Name 3 ways to reduce your water consumption at home
take shorter showers, fix leaks, collect rainwater, turn off the tap when not in use, repurpose water, maximise washing loads
How can deforestation impact the environment?
deprives the land of its cover, leaving the soil exposed to wind and rain and makes the soil vulnerable to erosion and changes the amount & distribution of rainfall
What is the most commonly littered item in the world?
Cigarette butts
Why is it important to properly sort and prepare recyclables before collection?
the recycling process is more efficient and will increase the quality and quantities of recycled products
what are the fossil fuels and how are they formed
fossils fuels are coal, crude oil, and natural gas -- after millions of years underground, the compounds that make up living organisms decompose into natural gas, oil,and coal. Today, humans extract these resources through coal mining and the drilling of oil and gas wells on land and offshore.
What is the name of the set of 17 goals established by the United Nations in 2015 to promote global sustainability and improve the lives of people around the world by 2030?
Name 3 ways individuals can help conserve natural resources
reduce, re-use recycle, volunteer for cleanups, educate your community on natural resources, conserve water, use long-lasting light bulbs, plant trees
How long does a plastic bottle take to decmpose
450 years
what is carbon footprint
it can belong to an indivisual or a company, it is the total amount of greehosue gases emitted by them
How do solar panels work
they usually made from silicon, or another semiconductor material installed in a metal panel frame with a glass casing. -- When this material is exposed to photons of sunlight (very small packets of energy) it releases electrons and produces an electric charge which is then stored in a battery --
What term describes the practice of growing food in cities, often utilizing vacant lots or rooftops, to promote sustainability?
Urban agriculture
what are CFCs and what happened to them?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made compounds that were widely used as refrigerants and aerosol propellants but were phased out due to their role in depleting the ozone layer, following the adoption of the Montreal Protocol in 1987
(half points can be awarded for an incompelete answer)
what is greenwashing
Greenwashing is the act of making false or misleading statements about the environmental benefits of a product or practice