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Jeopardy
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Final Jeopardy
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Nearly 100 million trees are cut down annually to make junk mail.
True
1 - $200
Wind power is not a renewable type of energy.
False
1 - $300
Recyclable plastics are categorized by numbers.
True Number 1’s are common – like water and
soda bottles.
Number 2’s are more durable plastics such as laundry detergent containers.
1 - $400
Grocery stores and others encourage shoppers to utilize reusable bags during their shopping.
True – Some stores offer a credit of 5 cents for
each bag that you bring – rather than using plastic.
Many states have supported a “ban the baggie” campaign.
What do you do when you shop?
1 - $500
Mrs. Pantaleo is Chapin’s biggest Recycling advocate.
TRUE
2 - $100
Who built the first power plant?
Thomas Edison
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In 1931, this person won the Noble Peace Prize for a solar experiment.
Albert Einstein
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Name the school that participated in the Green Cup Challenge in 2014 and came in first place in the state of New Jersey.
CHAPIN School
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Which celebrity founded the “Make it Right Foundation?” He is also famous for his roles in the movie “Moneyball.”
This is a foundation that helps bring green homes to communities in need around the world. They promote sustainable building practices and solar power.
Brad Pitt
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Which car company claims that 75% of every vehicle is recyclable?
Ford Motor Company
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Name the place at Chapin School where there is
“no idling”
CAR DECK – shut off those engines…Save the world… one small car at a time!
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In what state is the world’s largest power plant? This state is found on the west coast of the United States.
California The solar plant has 9 million solar panels.
3 - $300
You are the Winner of $300 if you can say,
“GO GREEN, CHAPIN”
5 times – REALLY FAST!!
Your teacher is the Judge!
3 - $400
Where was the first windmill built for electricity production?
Hint --- The modern game of golf originated in this country in the 15th century.
Glasgow, Scotland By Professor James Blyth of Anderson’s
College
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What popular landmark in Colorado helps flood control, supplies irrigation needs, and produces electric power to nearly 8 million people in Arizona, Southern California and Southern Nevada?
The HOOVER Dam The primary purpose of the Dam is to control the waters of the
Colorado River during the flood periods, eliminating yearly threat of flood damage to the fertile regions below the Dam. Secondarily, the Dam and Lake Mead (which it impounds) provide storage of the annual runoff of the Colorado River, thereby assuring a stable water supply for irrigating hundreds-of-thousands of acres of land in southern California and southwest and central Arizona.
4 - $100 With every ton of paper we recycle we
save ______ treesa. 20b. 8c. 17d. 32
c. 17
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How much waste per day does the average person make?
a. 4.4 poundsb. 6.6 pounds c. 8.8 poundsd. 10.10 pounds
a. 4.4 pounds
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Americans make up 5% of the world’s population but, we consume ____% of the world’s energy.
a. 26%b. 53%c. 72%
a. 26%
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Which of the following can NOT be placed in a school composting container?
A. Apple core B. Milk Carton C. Pencil shavings D. Paper napkins
Answer: B Milk cartons have a waxy covering and will
not decompose in a compost bin.
4 - $500
Who has the ultimate job of recycling? A. your mom B. Mrs. Moore C. Mr. Johnson D. You E. All of the above
Of Course….. E Everybody needs to recycle!!
5 - $100
What day of the week is a “TRASH-LESS” day here at Chapin School?
Tuesday !!
Try to pack a lunch that is completely TRASH-LESS. Can you do it?
5 - $200
When driving on the turnpike or other roadways what does this symbol stand for?
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicle – this means you can travel in this lane as long as you have multiple people in your car. This promotes carpooling.
5 - $300
What does this symbol imply and measure when it is used on an appliance??
The symbol is a indicator of energy efficiency and how the appliance rates compared to others. Do you have an energy efficient refrigerator??
5 - $400
As eBooks become more popular – we are introduced to the idea that they are a more “green” way to read a book. Traditional books need paper, factories to make them, trucks and gas to transport them, and you to drive to the store!
Name the book seller who has enhanced the “Go Green” idea with the selling of the NOOK. Barnes and Noble
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B. 75%
What percentage of energy can be saved by replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)?A) 50% B) 75% C) 90%
Final Jeopardy
Glass is made from 2 non-renewable resources. They are SAND and _____________.
LIME