Eco-Conscious Quiz

You want to do your part to make the world a better place for your children, but the number of choices and opinions can often feel overwhelming. There can also be a lot of complicated research that does not seem to have any basis in your daily reality.

Safety 1^st is here to help you out with our enviro-mom-tally friendly quiz. These questions will help you learn a bit more about the environmental issues that affect your actual day-to-day life and teach you some easy ways to make the planet a better place for both you and your children.

Question 1

When your children are feeling too cold inside the house, you should: Put them in another layer of clothing Turn up the heat to 75° Feed them hot soup Tell them a story about how much colder it was when you were a child

Question 2

The eco-conscious thing to do with clothes your child has outgrown is: Give them to a local charity Pass them on to a friend with a younger child Trade them in at a children’s consignment shop All of the above

Question 3

The best way to keep your house clean is: With chemical cleansers With natural cleansers With a maid With a combination of A and B

Question 4

Batteries contain metals, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel which can contaminate the environment. Because of this, the EPA recommends: Switching over to rechargeable batteries Recycling batteries Using only products with extension cords Both A and B

Question 5

When grocery shopping, the best choice is to: Use paper bags Use plastic bags Bring your own bags Carry your groceries in your hands

Question 6

According to the EPA, a leaky toilet can waste up to: 1 million gallons of water a day 200 gallons of water a day 100 gallons of water a day 50 gallons of water a day

Question 7

The best time of day to water your garden plants is: First thing in the morning At noon, when the flowers are out In the evening, just before dusk At midnight, under a full moon

Question 8

The best garden fertilizer to use is: Worm poop Natural fertilizers Compost All of the above

Question 9

Turning off running water while you and your child are brushing teeth: Saves money on your water bill Is good for the environment Helps the pipes from becoming too wet Both A and B

Question 10

Doing errands on the way to or from work is eco-conscious because: Shopping in the morning or evening is less stressful Combining trips helps make your carbon footprint smaller Combining trips means less time spent in the car and more time with your family Combining trips saves you money on tires

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