Climate
What rainforest on Earth produces 20% of the planet's oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
What is the ultimate source of energy for life on Earth?
The Sun
How many trees does recycling one metric ton of paper save? A. 16 B.17 C.100
B. 17
Name one of the walking trails on campus.
Rail Trail, Bailey Woods Trail, Whirlpool Trail, Thacker Mountain 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)
Which light bulb uses less energy to produce the same amount of light? Incandescent or LED?
LED
What style of diet saves 4 x more carbon emissions than recycling and 8 x more than switching to energy efficient lightbulbs?
Plant-based diet
Which UM Student Org plans the annual campus ECO Fest?
UM Environmental Coalition!
Insects make up about what percentage of all animal species?
70-80% (maybe up to 90%!)
What is Earth's biggest carbon sink? (where does most atmospheric carbon end up?)
The oceans
Name at least three sources of renewable energy.
Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, tidal, biomass
Sixteen
Name the food truck on campus that only serves local + sustainable food options.
The Farmstand
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three!
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, Oxidation, or Reduction?
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 is the largest rodent?
Capybara
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 are employed by clean energy jobs?
483,000
What was the voter turnout in 2020 of the voting-eligible population?
66%
The UM Field Station spans how many acres? a. 787 b. 878 c. 504 d. 333
a. 787
What kind of animal has permeable skin (absorbs oxygen and water)?
Amphibians