Category: Bing Homapage Quiz

Question 1: Today is World Environment Day. Where was it first celebrated?

A Geneva
B Spokane
C Ottowa

World Environment Day began as a global initiative by the United Nations during the 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. The first celebration took place in 1973 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme ‘Only One Earth,’ marking the start of a worldwide movement for environmental awareness and action.

Correct Answer: Geneva

Question 2: What do the 3 R’s stand for in environmental conservation?

A Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
B Reuse, Revive, and Reduce
C Recycle, Refill, and Regrow

The 3 R’s of the environment—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—form the core of the waste hierarchy and play a vital role in managing waste effectively. By minimizing waste and promoting better resource use, these principles help lower carbon dioxide emissions and contribute significantly to protecting and preserving our environment.

Correct Answer: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Question 3: What is the term for tiny plastic particles smaller than 0.2 inches?

A Microplastics
B Bioplastics
C Polyethylene

Microplastics are tiny synthetic particles, ranging from 1 micron to 0.2 inches, that do not dissolve in water. Originating from both industrial and environmental sources, they pose serious risks to human health and nature by releasing toxic chemicals into the air, water, and food we depend on every day.

Correct Answer: Microplastics

Question 1: Which Italian island is home to Cala Luna, featured here?

A Sardinia
B Sicily
C Corsica

Sardinia lies west of mainland Italy and just south of Corsica, in the Mediterranean Sea. Known for diverse landscapes such as mountains, forests, plains, and pristine beaches, it’s often called a ‘micro-continent.’

Correct Answer: Sardinia

Question 2: Sardinia is Italy’s second-largest island. Which is the largest?

A Sicily
B Capri
C Elba

Sicily and Sardinia are similarly sized islands, and the two largest in Italy. However, Sicily is slightly larger with an area of 9,927 square miles, compared to Sardinia’s 9,305 square miles.

Correct Answer: Sicily

Question 3: Which ancient residents of the area coined the name ‘Mediterranean’?

A Romans
B Greeks
C Phoenicians

While the ancient Egyptians and Greeks had earlier names for the Mediterranean Sea, it was the Roman ‘mediterraneus’ which eventually stuck. The Romans believed the area was located in the center of the Earth, so they chose a name that translates roughly from Latin as ‘middle of the earth.’

Correct Answer: Romans

Question 1: Today is World Bicycle Day. Which country has the highest number of bicycles per capita?

A Netherlands
B Germany
C Denmark

Home to 17 million people, the Netherlands boasts the highest bicycle-to-person ratio globally, with 23 million bikes. That’s an average of 1.3 bicycles per person—more than anywhere else in the world, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted cycling culture and commitment to sustainable transport.

Correct Answer: Netherlands

Question 2: Karl Drais is known as the …

A Father of the bicycle
B Inventor of the treadle bicycle
C Inventor of the pedal bicycle

German inventor Karl Drais is hailed as the father of the bicycle. In 1817, he unveiled a steerable two-wheeled vehicle, pioneering personal transport. His innovation laid the foundation for modern bicycles.

Correct Answer: Father of the bicycle

Question 3: What is the oldest Grand Tour in professional cycling?

A Tour de France
B Giro d’Italia
C Milan-San Remo

The Tour de France, a premier men’s multi-stage cycling race, is held annually across France. First launched in 1903 to boost sales for L’Auto newspaper, it’s the oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour. The event paused only during the world wars, resuming its iconic legacy each year since.

Correct Answer: Tour de France

Question 1: We’re enjoying spring at Rockefeller State Park in …

A New York
B Maine
C Texas

Rockefeller State Park Preserve is located in Westchester County, New York, and is known for its scenic trails and beautiful gardens. The gardens are carefully maintained to support local wildlife, including butterflies and native plants.

Correct Answer: New York

Question 2: What is a distinctive trait of the skipper butterfly, seen in our image?

A Quick, darting flight
B Slow and gliding flight
C Flying only at night

Skipper butterflies are known for short, erratic flights and antennae with narrow, hook-like tips, unlike other butterflies. They are part of the Hesperiidae family, which includes over 3,500 butterfly species worldwide.

Correct Answer: Quick, darting flight

Question 3: What is a well-known property of Echinacea?

A It boosts the immune system
B It is toxic to butterflies
C It heals wounds

The skipper butterfly is pollinating a coneflower, which belongs to the Echinacea genus. Echinacea is commonly used in traditional medicine and supplements for its potential to support immune health. It is often found in forms like teas, capsules, extracts, and tinctures, all marketed to help boost wellness.

Correct Answer: It boosts the immune system

Question 1: Knuthöjdsmossen is a nature reserve in …

A Sweden
B Norway
C Estonia

Sweden’s landscape has been shaped by dramatic geological events such as earthquakes, volcanism, and glaciations. The Knuthöjdsmossen wetland, for example, showcases the impact of the last inland ice that melted around 10,000 years ago.

Correct Answer: Sweden

Question 2: What is a bog?

A A tree species
B Low-lying cloud
C A type of wetland

A bog is a wetland where layers of dead plants, mainly mosses, build up over time. They’re usually found in cooler regions and have acidic, nutrient-poor waters. Bogs are home to unique plants and animals that thrive in these challenging conditions.

Correct Answer: A type of wetland

Question 3: What is the largest bog in the US?

A Big Run Bog
B Green Swamp
C Red Lake Peatland

The Red Lake Peatland in Minnesota is often referred to as the ‘Big Bog.’ Covering over 82,000 acres, it is recognized as a national Natural Area Landmark and features a diverse array of peatland landforms, including fen and bog landforms.

Correct Answer: Red Lake Peatland

Knuthöjdsmossen is a nature reserve in …

A Sweden
B Norway
C Estonia

Fact: Sweden’s landscape has been shaped by dramatic geological events such as earthquakes, volcanism, and glaciations. The Knuthöjdsmossen wetland, for example, showcases the impact of the last inland ice that melted around 10,000 years ago.

Correct Answer: Sweden