WHAT'S YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL IQ?

(NC) - What do you know about the environmental costs of your actions and how much you could save by going green? Test your "EQ" with this short quiz and learn ways to ease the burden on your wallet and the Earth.

1. How much money could you save each year by getting rid of your second car and using public transportation? a) $60 b) $600 c) $6,000

2. What percentage of cars have at least one tire that is over- or under-inflated? a) 50% b) 70% c) 90%

3. In an older home, what percentage of total heat loss comes from air leakage? a) 15-25% b) 25-40% c) 40-50%

4. If every Canadian changed one traditional lightbulb to a compact fluorescent bulb, the energy and pollution saved would be equal to that of how many cars being taken off the road? a) 660 b) 6,600 c) 66,000

5. How many trees does a typical Canadian use each year in the form of paper? a) 4 b) 8 c) 12

6. How far does the average meal travel before it reaches the typical Canadian's plate? a) 25 km b) 250 km c)2,500 km

Answers:

1- C. In addition to saving money on gas, insurance, and parking and reducing air pollution and fuel usage, transit pass-holders can now claim a federal tax credit.

2 - B. Improperly inflated tires can use up to three percent more fuel; check yours at least once a month.

3 - B. Keep the heat in by inspecting the seals around your doors and windows and replacing any worn weatherstripping or caulking.

4 - C. Compact fluorescents use at least two-thirds less energy than standard incandescents and last up to 10 times longer.

5 - A. Reduce, re-use, and recycle.

6 - C. Eating foods that are produced locally reduces the amount of energy burned and air pollution created by shipping. - (NC)

Source: www.newscanada.com