Earth Month
When was the first Earth Day?
April 22nd, 1970
What ocean is the largest coral reef located in?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the office dedicated to sustainability at SNHU?
Office of Sustainability
What are the three R’s of sustainability?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
What is NH’s nickname, which reflects it’s natural environment?
The Granite State
What major environmental legislation was passed in the US after the first Earth Day?
The Clean Air Act
What is the name of the world’s largest rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest
What club is dedicated to helping the environment at SNHU?
The Environmental Club
What type of energy comes from sunlight?
Solar
What percentage of NH’s land is covered by forest?
Around 80%
What inspired the first Earth Day?
A major oil spill Santa Barbara, CA, in 1969.
Where is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
When and where does the Environmental Club meet?
2:00pm on Wednesday in Robert Frost.
What is the most commonly recycled material?
Aluminum
What is NH’s state bird?
The purple finch
When was the first Global Earth Day?
1990
What is the name of the process where plants release oxygen into the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
What is one thing the Office of Sustainability has done to better SNHU’s campus?
Freecycle stations, The GoodStuff Campaign, Waste centralization, etc.
What is the term for transforming waste materials into new, usable products?
Upcycling
What is NH’s state tree?
The white birch
How many countries participated in the first Global Earth Day?
140 countries
What keystone species is know as the engineer of freshwater ecosystems?
Beaver
Where is the Office of Sustainability located?
The Operations Building
Which appliance in your home typically uses the most energy?
The refrigerator
What is the primary renewable energy source used in NH?
Hydropower