Sustainability Trivia Night (Sustainability Questions)

Question 1

The greenhouse effect is a process...

Accepted Answer

where heat is NOT released back to space due to greenhouse gasses

Question 2

Since 1990, MU Energy Management has reduced energy usage by 21% and greenhouse gas emissions by 62% on a sq. ft. basis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

How does Mizzou locally demonstrate the use of wind energy on its campus?

Accepted Answer

with a 20 kilowatt wind turbine generator

Question 4

What does LEED stand for?

Accepted Answer

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Question 5

Which of the following does Mizzou use to produce steam, chilled water for cooling, and electricity for the campus?

Accepted Answer

Combined Cooling, Heat and Power (CCHP) technologies

Question 6

What kinds of renewable energy does Mizzou employ?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy, Wind energy, Biomass CHP energy

Question 7

Where is most of Mizzou's renewable energy sourced?

Accepted Answer

Wood residues from Missouri sawmills and wood product companies

Question 8

There are lots of changes ahead! What is climate change?

Accepted Answer

a long-term change in temperature and weather patterns

Question 9

How many LEED buildings are a part of campus?

Accepted Answer

14

Question 10

Pick one that you do/would like to do more

Accepted Answer

eat less meat products, recycle, use bike/public transportation or walk, educate myself more on the issue

Question 11

Global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which year did MU rank 2nd on Environment America's national chart for Top Schools for Renewable Electricity Generated?

Accepted Answer

2019

Question 13

Mizzou is ranked 6th nationally in on-site green energy in the EPA's Green Power Partnership

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Mizzou has 2 solar energy systems on campus

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Climate change is linked to global warming. What is global warming?

Accepted Answer

the general increase in the earth's average temperature

Question 16

Mizzou is a member of Bee Campus USA

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What percentage of the total campus energy supply does renewable energy make up?

Accepted Answer

40%

Question 18

Which residence hall was a solar thermal heating system recently added to, to supplement domestic hot water heating?

Accepted Answer

Gateway

Question 19

Approx. 71% of Mizzou's faculty and staff researchers are engaged in sustainability research

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

What is the leading issue with recycling efforts nationwide?

Accepted Answer

contamination

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