Earth Day Quiz Answers

Click on the Fantagians (Stella, Kawaii, Gizmo, etc) all around Fantage. Where are they located? Main places like: Uptown, Downtown, Beach, Carnival, Oasis, Mt. Fantage, Castle, Forest, Wizard’s Domain, Fantage School, etc. Comment if you need more help.

5 Stars per answer! (These are in alphabetical order)

A hot water faucet that leaks one drop per second can use how many gallons per month? 165

Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population increased how much? It doubled in size

CFL bulbs use about how much less electricity than the average bulb? 75%

Each day we lose this many animals to extinction: 50 to 100

Each year, plastic waste in water and coastal areas kill up to: Both A and B

Energy-smart washers can save more water in 1 year than a person drinks in: An entire lifetime

Every year, one American produces how many POUNDS of hazardous WASTE? Over 3,000

Heat uses how much more energy than other appliances in the average home? Twice

How can I best avoid pesticide use? Organic lawncare alternatives

How many pesticide ingredients are suspected to cause harm to human health? 100

How much does America spend every year on wasted heat energy due to small holes and cracks inside homes? $13 billion

How many tons of paper do Americans use annually? 50 million

I can save electricity by doing this: Unplug appliances not in use

If you recycle one can, you have enough energy to watch this much TV: 3 hours

In a single minute, how many trees are cut down in the Amazon rainforests? 2000

Lowering your thermostat 10-15 degrees can save this much on heating: 15%

This percentage of cold air can escape your fridge when you open it: 30%

Using this paint can help save light in your home: Light colored paint

What is an odorless and colorless gas emitted from cars and other vehicles? Carbon Monoxide

What is ‘composting’? Organic matter recycled as fertilizer

What makes up 5-10% of the average house’s total energy? Lighting

What temperature should you set your fridge to save energy? 40

Which item can be recycled? Paper

Which of the following DOES NOT actually save energy? A screen saver on your PC

Which percentage of America’s lakes are too polluted for swimming or fishing? 46%

Which percentage of the world’s original forests are now gone? 80%

Which type of pan cooks faster, saving heat? Copper bottom pans

You can BEST use less light if you do this: Turn off lights not in use

After answering 10 questions, you get: