Tree Identification
Field Trips
Waste Disposal
Rivers
Random
100

What is the name one of the trees we identified on Indy Met's front lawn?

Honey Locust, Silver Maple, Red Maple, Redbud

100

What is the name of the organization that goes with us on field trips?

Camptown

100

What type of material makes up the largest majority of waste in the landfill?

Food waste

100

What is the name of the river that runs through Indianapolis?

The White River

100

What was the topic of our last Monday Zoom meeting?

FASFA

200

What is the name of Indiana's state tree?

Tulip Poplar 
200

Why did our group end up canoeing in a pond instead of the river?

The water level was too high due to too much rain making it dangerous for paddlers 

200

How long can it take for banana and orange peels to decompose?

up to 2 years
200

Give an example of a "strainer" in a river. 

A fallen tree. 

200

What is the name of the guy who takes us on field trips (must be spelled correctly)!

Brent

300

What is the name of the key we used to identify trees?

Tree Dichotomous Key

300

Where did our class go on an overnight camping trip?

Shades State Park


300

What is one harmful effect of throwing food waste on the ground outside?

* Animals develop attraction behaviors 

* Animals can get sick

*Animals spend more time by roadways

*Aggression

300

What is the name of the project we researched whose mission is to reduce the amount of sewage that ends up in Indianapolis waterways?

DigIndy

300
Where did Ms. Shine go to college?

Indiana University Bloomington

400

What are the first two categories leaves are split into on our tree ID key?

Alternate and Opposite 

400

Which two students have attended every camping trip this semester?

Elijah and David

400

How has waste disposal changed over time?

Food waste used to be separated and given to pigs for consumption, how everything goes to the landfill

400

What is the name of one pollutant that enters storm drains?

answers will vary: chemicals, fast food wrappers, cigarette butts, Styrofoam cups, sewage overflow, cooking oil, bacteria from pet waste, used motor oil, fertilizers, paint and construction debris

400

What is the name of every single person in this classroom at this very moment?

No mistakes!

500

What is a feature of a Sycamore tree that makes it easy to identify ?

Its white bark
500
Provide two accurate details about the camping trip we will have over spring break:

Answers may vary: 

*It will last for 4 nights and 5 days

*We will travel to the Smokey Mountains 

* We will go white water rafting and backpacking

500

Explain the meaning of the phrase "pack it in, pack it out."

If you bring something into the woods with you, you better come back with it!

500

Why should you always hold on to the "t-grip" (handle) of a canoe paddle?

To avoid getting summer teeth! 

500

Name 5 of the 7 Leave No Trace Principals 

  • Plan Ahead & Prepare.
  • Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces.
  • Dispose of Waste Properly.
  • Leave What You Find.
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts.
  • Respect Wildlife.
  • Be Considerate of Other Visitors.