Nobody Trashes Tennessee Litter Quiz

Think you know all there is to know about litter and its impact on our beautiful state? Put your knowledge to the test with our fun litter quiz! Learn surprising facts about littering, how it affects Tennessee’s environment and ways you can help protect our natural beauty. Once you’ve completed the quiz, don’t forget to share your results on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #NobodyTrashesTennessee. Let your friends and family see how savvy you are when it comes to keeping Tennessee clean!

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Test yourself to see how much you know about litter!

1 / 5

Plastic bags are one of the most commonly found items in Tennessee’s waterways, and they can take hundreds of years to break down.

True

False

Source: Knox News

Source: Knox News

2 / 5

Cigarette butts are the most littered item in Tennessee. What is one of the biggest environmental hazards they pose?

Harm to soil quality

Release of toxic chemicals into waterways

Damage to wildlife habitats

All of the above

Source: Statewide Litter Study Results

Source: Statewide Litter Study Results

3 / 5

Why is litter more visible during the winter?

Trees lose their leaves, which can expose previously concealed litter.

During winter, grass mowing and other landscaping activities decrease, allowing litter to accumulate and become more noticeable.

Snow melts reveal debris accumulated during the colder months.

All of the above

Source: Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners

Source: Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners

4 / 5

Stormwater runoff can carry litter into nearby rivers and lakes, contributing to long-term pollution.

True

False

Source: Storm Water Runoff Management

Source: Storm Water Runoff Management

5 / 5

Nobody Trashes Tennessee is funded primarily by taxpayer dollars.

True

False

Source: Litter Grant Annual Report

Source: Litter Grant Annual Report

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