Brainteaser quiz
Everyone has an idea of the impact our actions have on the
environment. But how much do we really understand the consequences
and what can we do to reduce the harm we cause?
At Bedford College we encourage staff and students to be
actively involved in increasing their knowledge about
sustainability. We challenge your understanding of the environment
with these quizzes, good luck!
1.
What does sustainability mean?
A) The social
science that analyzes the production, distribution,
and consumption of goods and services.
B) Development
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
C) The science of
mind and behavior.
2.
How many ‘earths’ would be required if everybody was to live like
we do in the west?
A) One
B) Two.
C) Three.
3.
What is renewable energy?
A) Energy which
can be replaced by natural processes such as wind farms and
sunlight.
B) Energy
that is produced from burning fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
C) Energy
that is lost in an attempt to transfer it to be used.
4.
What percentage of fruit and vegetables are imported every year in
the UK?
A) 95% of fruit
and 50% of vegetables.
B) 70% of fruit
and 20% of vegetables.
C) 10% of fruit
and 5% of vegetables.
5.
Air conditioning an office for 1 extra hour a day uses enough
energy in a month to power a TV for how long?
A) Six hours.
B) Over a
year.
C) Ten years.
6.
How can you save the greatest amount of water?
A) By reducing
the amount of time spent in the shower.
B) By not having
a bath.
C) By turning the
tap off whilst brushing your teeth.
7. What
material is wasted the most in the average household?
A) Paper.
B) Glass.
C) Cans.
8.
Why should we turn off electrical appliances?
A) You don’t need
to; keeping it on standby saves energy.
B) Because you
are still using energy when it is left on standby.
C) It makes no
difference.
9.
What is an energy efficient way of heating a home?
A) Using electric
plug heaters.
B) Leaving the
heating on a low setting all day.
C) Using a timer
programme to heat the house at specific times of the day.
10. Leaving a
computer on overnight for a year creates enough CO2 to
fill…..
A) A
double-decker bus.
B) A microwave
oven.
C) A family
saloon car.
11. How much
money can the average family with children save on their food bills
each year by not throwing away food?
A) £60
B) £240
C) £680
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2. What is the name
of the Sustainability character used at Bedford
College?
A) Eeko
B) Greeny
C) Recyclops
Scroll down for answers...
Answers 1B 2C 3A 4A 5B 6A (Bath = 70 gallons,
Shower = 25 gallons, teeth brushing = 6-8 gallons) 7A 8B 9C 10A 11C
12B
NB: Some questions and
answers are based on averages and assumptions of energy and water
usage.