Recycling in Virginia
What was Montgomery county's (Blacksburg and Christiansburg) recycling rate in 2021? (a) 27% (b) 31% (c) 41% (d) 55%
(b) 31%
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource? Answers:
A) Solar Energy B) Timber (Wood) C) Natural Gas D) Geothermal Energy
C) Natural Gas
Which of the following household activities typically consumes the most water and, therefore, presents the most significant opportunity for water conservation? Answers: A) Showering B) Flushing the Toilet C) Doing Laundry D) Washing Dishes
B) Flushing the Toilet
What are a few qualities of a sustainable city? Answer: a) self-sufficient in energy b) manages waste to produce energy c) sustainable transport d) maintains green spaces e) all of the above
e) all of the above
Which of the following climate change indicators are related to the climate change impact of flooding? (a) sea level (b) heavy precipitation (c) tropical cyclone activity (d) all of the above
(d) all of the above
What was Virginia's recycling rate in 2021? (a) 33% (b) 43% (c) 53% (d) 63%
(b) 43%
Which of the following is a sustainable practice to manage fisheries and protect marine resources? Answers: A) Implementing large-scale trawling to catch as many fish as possible B) Setting fishing quotas based on maximum sustainable yields C) Using dynamite or cyanide to stun and collect fish for sale D) Introducing non-native species to increase fish diversity
B) Setting fishing quotas based on maximum sustainable yields
Which of the following best describes the concept of "water footprint"? Answer: A) The measure of how much water is used in a household for daily activities B) The total volume of water consumed in the production of goods and services C) The amount of water required to keep a water body's ecosystem healthy D) The percentage of water resources reserved for environmental conservation
B) The total volume of water consumed in the production of goods and services
How many miles of bike lanes exist in Indianapolis? Answer: a) 74 miles b) 140 miles c) 200 miles d) 500 miles
a) 74 miles
This is a health outcome related to changes in extreme temperature, weather, and seasonal weather patterns. (a) asma (b) lyme disease (c) cancer (d) car accidents
(b) lyme disease
With the exception of localities where population density is lower than 100 person's per square mile or unemployment rate is about 50%, solid waste management units in Virginia are required to maintain at least this recyling rate. Answer: (a) 10% (b) 15% (c) 25% (d) 35%
(c) 25%
What are "ecosystem services" in the context of resource management? Answers: A) Natural resources that can be directly consumed by humans B) The financial benefits derived from exploiting natural resources C) The valuable benefits and functions provided by healthy ecosystems D) The process of restoring ecosystems to their original, pristine condition
C) The valuable benefits and functions provided by healthy ecosystems
What is the approximate percentage of water lost through leakages in the average municipal water distribution system in the United States? Answers: A) 2-5% B) 10-15% C) 25-30% D) 40-50%
B) 10-15%
Which city has the largest steam loop in the U.S. for heating and cooling buildings? Answer: a) Indianapolis b) New York City c) Los Angeles d) Chicago
b) New York City
This climate impact is related to the increase in gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries because it increase exposure to contamined water. Answer: (a) flooding (b) increasing temperatures (c) biodiversity loss (d) ozone depletion
(a) flooding
Computer manufacturers in Virginia are required to report to DEQ the amount of electronics recovered through their recycling networks. How many pounds of electronics were reported as recovered in Virginia in 2021? Answer: (a) 1,055,465 pounds (b) 2,055,465 pounds (c) 3,055,465 pounds (d) 4,055,465 pounds
(a) 1,055,465 pounds
What is the "tragedy of the commons" in the context of resource management? Answers: A) A situation where privately-owned resources are overexploited for personal gain B) A scenario where individuals act in their own self-interest, depleting shared resources C) The allocation of resources based on the needs of the most vulnerable in society D) The process of converting common lands into private property for resource preservation
B) A scenario where individuals act in their own self-interest, depleting shared resources
What is the purpose of a "greywater system" in water conservation? Answers: A) To collect and store rainwater for later use B) To treat and purify wastewater for drinking purposes C) To filter and recycle used water from sinks and showers for irrigation D) To monitor water quality in various sources like lakes and rivers
C) To filter and recycle used water from sinks and showers for irrigation
Out of the top ten most sustainable airports in the world, how many are in the US? Answer: a) 6 b) 4 c) 2 d) 0
c) 2
Climate change affects air quality through this impact. Answer: (a) More frequent and longer forest fires (b) longer winters and falls, increasing exposure to pollen (c) increase ground-level ozone (d) a and c
(d) a and c
Virginia has an annual recycling report. According to this report, which of the following was the highest producer of municipal solid waste? (a) Household waste (b) commercial waste (c) Institutional waste (d) Others
(a) Household waste
Which of the following best describes the concept of "urban mining"? Answers: A) Extracting minerals and resources from deep within the Earth's crust B) Converting urban areas into agricultural zones for sustainable farming C) The process of recycling and recovering valuable materials from electronic waste D) Developing new sustainable technologies to reduce resource consumption in cities
C) The process of recycling and recovering valuable materials from electronic waste
Which U.S. state implemented a revolutionary water conservation plan called the "Groundwater Management Act" to address severe water shortages? Answers:
A) California B) Texas C) Florida D) Arizona
A) California
US News compared all the states across three dimensions – environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors, and climate-change contributions. According to them, which US state is the greenest? Answer: a) California b) Virginia c) New York d) Vermont
d) Vermont
How can increased heavy rain as a result of climate change impact agriculture? Answers: (a) More crops because you have more water (b) Increased soil erosion and depleting soil nutrients (c) Increased agricultural runoff to oceans, lakes, and streams (d) b and c
(d) b and c