Earth Month Trivia - April 2022

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* 1. An air-sourced heat pump heats and [___] the air in your home. Fill in the blank.

A. Humidifies

B. Cools

C. Freshens

D. All of the above

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* 2. Your electric car can go 226 miles on its 62 kWh battery. You top off the charge overnight at home when needed. About how much does it cost to drive to Missoula? (Hint: Clean electricity provided by Flathead Electric Co-Op is only $0.0628 per kWh off peak.)

A. $20

B. $10

C. $5

D. $2.50

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* 3. The City of Whitefish Climate Action Plan encourages the use of native plants. Benefits of native plants include which of the following :

Requires less water and are drought resistance.

Generally requires less fertilizer and pesticides.

Native plants do not require mowing and result in less air pollution and noise pollution.

All of the above

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* 4. Walking and biking are good ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How many miles of paved "Shared Use Paths" are within the city of Whitefish?

A. 20 miles

B. 15 miles

C. 10 miles

D. 5 miles

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* 5. Which benefit of composting food waste has the most direct impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

A. Prevents methane emissions through aerobic decomposition.

B. Reduces the need for plastic garbage bags to dispose of food.

C. Compost results in nutrient rich soils and reduces need for chemical fertilizers.

D. Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.

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* 6. Enter the climate raffle for a $10 gift card at a Sweet Peaks Ice Cream.

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