Food Systems
Pollution
Sustainability
Habitat/Restoration
Random facts
100

What are some common tools needed for gardening?

Gloves, trowel, rake, pruners/loppers, hose/watering can

100

Name the 5 types of pollution

Air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, light pollution, noise pollution

100

What is renewable energy? (Give an example)

Energy from a source that will never run out. (Solar, wind, hydro)

100

What is a noxious weed?

Also known as an invasive species, a noxious weed is a plant that is destructive and difficult to control or eradicate.

100
TRUE OR FALSE: Recycling one aluminum can will save enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours. 

TRUE

200

What is compost?

Decayed organic matter that can be used as plant fertilizer

200

Where does majority of plastic waste end up?

Landfills

200

What are ways you can save water?

Shorter showers, turn off the water when brushing your teeth, check for leakages. 

200

Name 3 native species in Washington (plant or animal!)

Plant: western redcedar, sword fern, salmonberry, etc.

Animal: Orca, steelhead trout, sockeye salmon, Olympic marmot, etc.


200

About 71% of the Earth is covered in water. What percentage of that is fresh water?

2.5%

300

What is a food desert?

A geographic area where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.

300
What are fossil fuels? (Name 2 examples)

Non-renewable energy resources that formed when prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock. (oil, coal, natural gas)

300

What use does white vinegar have around the home?

Natural cleaner and disinfectant
300

What are common noxious weeds in Washington?

Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, Japanese knotweed, binding weed

300

How much water does it take to generate a 100-word email using Chat GPT 4.0?

519 ml (more than 1 plastic water bottle's worth of water!)

400

What is the benefit of mulching?

Mulching is a great way to reduce water usage in the garden. It is also a great way to reduce the number of weeds.

Helps stop climate change: Through mulching, the garden needs less water and pesticides.

400

What types of pollution come from cars? (3)

Exhaust, material pollution from the degradation of brake pads and tires, noise pollution  

400

Approximately, Americans use how many plastic drinking straws a day? (total)

500,000,000 straws

400

What are pollinators and why are they important?

A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from one plant (male) to another (female) which helps plant growth and fruit production (insects, birds, animals). They are important for plant growth, food production, and the health of an ecosystem.

400

What is the main source of methane emissions that contributes to global warming?

Agriculture (particularly livestock farming - cattle, sheep, etc.) as well as landfills. 

500

What accounts for almost 1/4 of the total energy used in the US food system?

Transportation (of food products)

500

What is the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

Point source pollution is pollution from a single source that is easy to identify and observe. For example, factories or sewage treatment plants.

Nonpoint source pollution comes from many sources, not a single identifiable source, and can often end up in waterways due to runoff, rainwater, and melting snow.

500

What household item uses the most water?

Toilet

500

Why is habitat restoration important?

To prevent a mono-culture, canopy collapse, and ensure the survival of native species. 

500

Where does Seattle get its drinking water?

Cedar River