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Green Day 2010 - Worksheet

Green Day 2010 - Worksheet

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Submit your entry to win a tour of the Wilpinjong Mine to see some of their impressive rehabilitation work!! The prize will be awarded to the Green Day group with the highest number of correct entries! * All questions must be answered.

Soils

1. The three most important natural resources on a farm are: *

a. Water, sea and sky
b. Soil, water and sky
c. Soil, water and vegetation
d. Soil, sea and sky

2. Looking after the Earth’s soil is important because: *

a. We need good soils to grow enough food to feed the world’s population.
b. Healthy soils help reduce the negative impacts of Climate Change.
c. Good soils make ploughing easier.
d. Both (a) and (b)

3. Which of the following increases the populations of living organisms in the soil? *

a. Moisture
b. Oxygen
c. Living plant roots
d. All of the above

Sustainability

4. For best solar passive design, which side of the house or building should deciduous trees be planted? *

a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West

5. Which of the following items found in your home can be recycled? *

a. Newspaper
b. Can of coke
c. Mobile Phone
d. All of the above

6. How many tonnes of recycled material did Mid-Western Regional Council process last year? *

a. 2,999
b. 3,265
c. 100
d. 6,500

7. You can improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce your environmental impact by: *

a. Shortening the length of your showers.
b. Washing your clothes in cold water.
c. Using a fan instead of an air conditioner.
d. All of the above.

Biodiversity

8. Which of these animals are considered introduced feral pests? *

a. Koala, Kookaburra, Echidna
b. Fox, Rabbit, Goat
c. Kangaroo, Platypus, Wombat
d. Rosella, Possum, Emu

9. Reptiles are an important part of the Australian landscape because *

a. They look interesting.
b. They sleep in winter.
c. They have a special job to do in keeping the balance of nature.
d. They have been here longer than humans.

10. The best way to conserve reptiles is to: *

a. Run when you see them.
b. Not destroy their homes and habitats.
c. Put them in zoos.
d. Keep them as pets.

11. World Heritage areas are important because: *

a. They provide habitat for feral and introduced species.
b. They provide protection to native plants and animals, threatened species, Aboriginal sites and historic places.
c. People are not allowed to enter these areas.
d. Only Australia has World Heritage areas.

12. Watershed Landcare hosts Green Day every year because: *

a. School children like a day off school.
b. Watershed Landcare rocks!
c. AREC is a bit quiet after the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days.
d. We believe our district’s youth have an important role to play in taking care of the future.

13. Which school are you from? *

Please select your school from the drop down list...

14. Which animal group were you in? *

15. Which colour group were you in? *

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