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1
There is such a thing as a 'garbage vortex' located in which ocean?
Pacific
Arctic
Atlantic
Indian
2
in 2006, how many millions of tons of fish were caught?
53
61
87
92
3
The following photo is of whom?
Justin Trudeau
Jack Layton
Guy Smiley
Tom Mulcair
4
In the USA, what percentage of forests have been removed?
80%
70%
90%
60%
5
Which of the following causes pollution in ecosystems?
urbanization
all of the above
industrialization
rising consumption
6
When a geyser erupts and uses that heat and pressure for energy, what kind of energy is it?
nuclear
biochemical
geothermal
hydroelectric
7
Name the treaty signed in 1997 by many countries to reduce emissions around the world
Climate Control
Kyoto Protocol
G1 Negotiation
UN Environment Program
8
Which is the most commonly exploited resource in Canada?
water
fisheries
forests
agriculture
9
I will do whatever it takes (including violence) to protect the envrironment. Who am I?
eco-terrorist
tree hugger
ecofighter
envirofighter
10
Which of the following is NOT an offset to carbon emissions?
planting trees
installing solar panels
biking to school
watering the lawn
11
Where is the ozone layer at its thinnest?
the equator
the prime meridian
its thighs and buns (it works out)
the poles
12
What is the greenhouse gas the contributes to global warming?
none of the above
all of the above
carbon dioxide & chlorofluocarbons
methane & nitrous oxide
13
What term do we use to measure our impact on the environment?
ecological slap
ecological footprint
environmental pressure point
environmental fist
14
When toxic products are emitted into the atmosphere, it results in...?
drought
acid rain
a very drunk atmosphere
zombies
15
Due to over-fishing roughly what percentage of species were at risk of extinction in 2007?
40%
50%
20%
30%
16
Which of the following is a benefit of wind energy?
cost of turbine operation is low
they are pretty
none of the above
alter the natural landscape
17
How many species of fish were at risk of extinction in 2007?
150
2500
1200
3000
18
Which word best describes the impact humans have on the marine environment?
devastating
just okay
fantastic
positive
19
Which of the following is the most effective and safe way to produce energy?
hydro electric
nuclear
wind
solar
20
When you introduce exotic animals or plants to a foreign environment they are called...?
exotic dancers
hostile takeover
invasive species
exotic animals
21
Which of the following is MOST effective at reducing pollution?
walking instead of taking a car
flushing only when necessary
carpooling
using cold water for laundry
22
Due to global warming, water levels are rising. What city is particularly threatened?
Venice
Montreal
California
Mexico City
23
How many seats did a political party need to form a majority government this election year?
170
180
160
190
24
The world's energy comes mostly from WHAT resource?
nuclear
oil
coal
natural gas
25
Which country is leader in in newspaper production?
India
Japan
China
USA
26
Which of the following is our water mostly used for?
homes
Mrs. Symons' coffee
agriculture
industrial use
27
Which war used the spraying of harmful pesticides to flush out soldiers that killed forests
Cold War
Vietnam War
WWI
WWII
28
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of sustainable development?
economic
social
ecological
educational
29
How many plastic bags are used each year?
between 500 million and 1 billion
under 100 000
between 100 000 and 500 000
between 1 million and 500 million
30
Who is the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada?
Jack Layton
Stephen Harper
Tom Muclair
Justin Trudeau
31
What is the only fossil fuel expected to survive SEVERAL decades before it is exhausted?
oil
natural gas
hydro
coal
32
Which of the following global problems causes major consequences to flora and fauna?
ocean pollution
acid rain
international fisheries
the ozone layer
33
Name a disadvantage of Hydro Electricity
cost of maintaining plants is low
renewable and clean
initial building cost is high
produces low levels of GHGs
34
What Ukrainian disaster in the 1980s devastated soil, animals and vegetation?
Vladimir Putin
global warming
Chernobyl
the hole in the ozone
35
What percentage of the globe does NOT have access to clean safe drinking water?
5%
20%
30%
10%
36
Which political party cares about the environment above the economy?
Liberal
Conservative
NDP
Green Party
37
Place the political parties in order from most seats to least seats (2015 results)
Liberal, NDP, conservative, Green, Bloc
Conservative, NDP, Liberal, Green, Bloc
Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Green, Bloc
Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Bloc, Green