The Reader’s Digest Earth Day Quiz
Just how well do you know our planet? To mark Earth Day on April 22, put your knowledge of our natural environment to the test.
Answer:
C – Around 9%. Reducing single-use plastics would be more effective.
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Answer:
True—2020 tied with 2016 as the hottest year on record.
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5. The adorable sea slug known as the leaf sheep is unusual for an animal because it can get energy how?
A: By desalinating sea water.
B: From photosynthesis.
C: By dissolving plastic.
Answer:
B – From photosynthesis.
Find out what Canada’s ban on single-use plastics means for Canadians—and the environment.
7. What animal’s population plunged from roughly 60 million in 1800 to less than 1,000 in 1889?
A: The plains bison
B: The western lowland gorilla
C: The Asian elephant
Answer:
A – The plains bison.
Read up on the organization that’s preserving Canada’s botanical heritage.
8. What weather event happens when moonlight is refracted through water droplets in the air?
A: A worm moon
B: A moonbow
C: Spectral fog
Answer:
B – A moonbow, also known as a lunar rainbow.
Find out the best places for stargazing across Canada.
11. Around what proportion of the world’s fisheries are currently pushed beyond their biological limits?
A: One third
B: One fifth
C: 10%
Answer:
A – One third.
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Answer:
C – David Suzuki and Holly Dressel.
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Answer:
A – Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
If you enjoyed this Earth Day quiz, see how well you fare on our Canadian trivia challenge.
