Climate Change
What is the greenhouse gas that is the most significant contributor to global warming?
CO2
What is a gas that is released by cars, and can cause smog and breathing problems?
Carbon Monoxide
What is the name of this natural resource essential for growing crops, and is becoming scarce due to drought?
Water
Disposing of medical waste in this location can lead to soil and water being contaminated by microorganisms, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals
Landfills
What year did Vancouver host the Winter Olympics?
2010
What causes sea levels to rise?
Melting of glaciers and ice sheets due to rise in global temperature
What is a heavy metal found in old paint and plumbing, and causes developmental issues in children?
Lead
What is an essential food item that is a staple for half of the world’s population, and is highly sensitive to changes in rainfall and temperature?
Rice
What type of machine is often used to destroy hazardous waste?
Incinerator
What famous sushi roll was invented in Vancouver?
California roll
What is the name of the effect which traps heat in the earth’s atmosphere, due to a buildup of greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse effect
What is the type of pollution characterized by background noises in cities, can increase stress levels, and contribute to mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia?
Noise Pollution
What is a process used in cities to reduce water waste, involving reusing water for agricultural and industrial purposes?
Water recycling
What percent of medical waste is considered hazardous (infectious, toxic, radioactive, etc.)
15%
What year was UBC founded?
1908
What is the direct cause for the decrease in pH levels in the ocean?
Elevated CO2 levels
What is the infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, but can be aggravated by pollution, and causes fever and joint pain?
Dengue Fever
What is the global phenomenon, caused by deforestation and drought, which threatens food production worldwide?
Desertification
How many face masks were used per minute around the world during Covid-19?
3 million
How much rain does Vancouver get in a year in cm? (Closest team wins)
146 cm
What is the name of the international agreement signed by 200 countries, aiming to keep global warming below 2°C.
Paris Agreement
What is the type of air pollution, made up of tiny particles which worsens asthma and respiratory issues?
Particulate Matter (PM)
What is the type of pollution which is caused by agricultural runoff, and contaminates freshwater sources?
Nutrient Pollution
What is the term for the process that uses high-temperature steam to sterilize and render biohazardous medical waste safe for disposal, reducing the risk of environmental contamination and disease transmission?
Autoclaving
What is the type of tree whose shadow is shown in bricks in front of the Nest?
Douglas Fir