Earth Day Quiz

1. Paper cannot be made from which of the following materials?

A. Wood

B. Sheep

C.  Bamboo

D. Panda poop

2. The celebration date of Earth Day is?

A. April 22

B. March 5

C. June 1

D. May 15

3. Which gas is the biggest cause of global warming?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Helium

D. Hydrogen

4. The Amazon rainforest supplies about what percentage of the Earth’s oxygen?

A. 3%

B. 10%

C. 20%

D. 32%

5. Which of the following can be composted into natural fertilizer?

A. Egg shells

B. Aluminium cans

C. Glass jars

D. Tennis balls

6. A plastic bottle takes about how many years to decompose in nature?

A. 50 years

B. 100 years

C. 450 years

D. 1,000 years

7. What animal is known as the “ecosystem engineer” for its capability to build dams and alter landscapes?

A. Beaver

B. Elephant

C. Ant

D. Crocodile

8. The Paris Agreement was adopted in which year?

A. 2005

B. 2010

C. 2015

D. 2018

9. What insect is responsible for pollinating about 1/3 of the food we consume?

A. Mosquito

B. Bee

C. Butterfly

D. Beetle

10. What type of behavior wastes the most energy?

A. Leaving the lights on all night

B. Running the air conditioner or heater all day

C. Forgetting to unplug chargers

D. Leaving the TV on all day

11. What renewable energy source is most prevalent across the world?

A. Geothermal

B. Solar

C. Hydropower

D. Wind

12. Eating which type of food contributes more to global warming?

A. Fruit

B. Beef

C. Chicken

D. Vegetables