Climate
What is Earth's biggest carbon sink? (where does most atmospheric carbon end up?)
The Ocean
What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth?
The Sun
How many routes do the OUT buses drive?
Eighteen routes
Name one of the walking trails on campus.
Rail/Whirlpool Trail, Bailey Woods Trail, Oxford Depot Trail
Name one of Mississippi's state birds.
Wood Duck or Northern Mockingbird
Which green house gas is more potent (traps more heat per molecule)? Carbon dioxide (CO2) or Methane (CH4)?
Methane (CH4)
Name at least three sources of renewable energy.
Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass
How many liters of water are used to produce one t-shirt?
27,000 liters
How many pollinator gardens are there on campus?
Four pollinator gardens
What is the fruit produced by an Oak tree?
An acorn
What chemical caused the hole in the ozone layer, which resulted in it's regulation by the Montreal Protocol?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
By recycling one ton of paper, you could power the average American home for how many months?
Six months
It’s possible for one used aluminum can to be recycled and back on the grocery shelf as a new can in how many days?
Eighteen routes
Name the food truck on campus that only serves local + sustainable food options.
The Farmstand
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
This process affects limestone in the marine environment by breaking down Calcium Carbonate.
Ocean Acidification
What type of chemical reaction is largely responsible for the excess CO2 in the atmosphere?
Combustion
How many pounds of clothing does the average American throw away every year?
81 pounds
What does SEEDS (Student Organization, Ole Miss chapter) stand for?
Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability
What year was the first dinosaur fossil scientifically described?
1677
What is the water current that transports warm water to Europe to keep climate temperate as opposed to uncharacteristically cold?
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
How many Americans were employed by renewable energy generation jobs in 2024?
569,309
What was the voter turnout in 2024 of the voting-eligible population?
64%
What unconventional item does Landscaping Services use to keep deer off campus?
Irish Spring Soap
The Office of Sustainability is planning a water feature dedicated to what insect?