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Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 56 5-20-2026
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[00:00:00] All right, and welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up because we've got a heavyweight battle today. In the backseat, the cardboard collectors and the planet protectors. In the front seat, the thermostat police and the reusable bag hoarders. Three rounds, 30 questions.

Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. Before we get the engine started on round one, we have one very special VIP to celebrate. A huge shout out to Aniston from Boise, Idaho, turning seven. Happy birthday, Aniston. We hope you have an absolutely amazing day. Now that we've celebrated our VIP, let's get down to business.

Let's get [00:01:00] ready to rumble with the first kids round. Question one. To help the environment, people follow the rule of the three R's, reduce, reuse, and what?

And the answer is recycle. Question two. What famous symbol features three folded arrows chasing each other in a triangle shape?

And the answer is the recycling symbol. Question three. When you put your recycling bin out on the curb for the truck to pick up, what color is the bin usually painted?

And the answer is blue. Question four. What common material made from trees is used to make cereal boxes and newspapers and is very easy to recycle?

And the answer is cardboard or [00:02:00] paper. Question five. What clear material is used to make jars and bottles but needs to be handled very carefully because it breaks easily?

And the answer is glass. I was going to make a joke about broken glass, but it would just crack you up. Question six. What lightweight metal is most commonly used to make soda and sparkling water cans?

And the answer is aluminum. Question seven. What material are single-use water bottles made of, which can take hundreds of years to break down in nature?

And the answer is plastic. Question eight. What is the word for the process of taking old used materials and turning them into brand new products?[00:03:00] 

And the answer is recycling. Question nine. What do we call the waste or wrappers we throw away in the regular bin because they cannot be recycled?

And the answer is garbage. Question 10. What important natural resource in the forest is saved every time we choose to recycle our old paper? And the answer is trees. All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today, we are testing your knowledge on home sustainability and eco-friendly living. Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work.

Question one. What highly energy efficient type of light bulb has largely replaced the old hot incandescent bulbs in modern homes?

And the answer is [00:04:00] LED bulbs. Question two. What natural renewable energy source do solar panels on a house's roof capture to generate electricity? And the answer is solar power. Question three. What plumbing fixture can you easily install in your shower to drastically reduce water usage without losing all the pressure?

And the answer is a low-flow shower head. Question four. To eliminate phantom power loads from electronics, what device with a single switch is commonly used to turn off multiple plugs at once? And the answer is a surge protector. Question five. What thick material is installed in attics and inside walls to keep a house warm in the winter and cool in the summer?[00:05:00] 

And the answer is insulation. My house is so well-insulated, even my bad jokes can't escape. Question six. What sustainable practice involves capturing rainwater from your roof using a large outdoor container to water your garden later?

And the answer is rainwater harvesting. Question seven. What temperature setting on a washing machine uses the least amount of energy to clean your clothes?

And the answer is cold. Question eight. What home certification program created by the EPA guarantees that your new refrigerator or dishwasher meets strict energy efficient guidelines? And the answer is Energy Star Question nine. What type of durable, [00:06:00] reusable shopping bag do eco-friendly shoppers bring to the grocery store to avoid single-use plastics?

And the answer is a canvas or tote bag. Question 10. What programmable device mounted on your wall helps reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting the temperature when you're not home?

And the answer is a smart thermostat. We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the rumble round. This round is all about Earth Day and protecting our planet. First to shout out the answer is the winner. Question one. In what month is Earth Day celebrated globally every single year? And the answer is April.

Question two. What alternative clean energy source uses massive tall turbines with [00:07:00] spinning blades to generate electricity? And the answer is wind. Question three. What term describes the act of using only as much water or electricity as you truly need to avoid waste? And the answer is conservation.

Question four. What layer of gas high up in the atmosphere protects the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?

And the answer is the ozone layer. Question five. What type of vehicle uses both a traditional gasoline engine and an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency?

And the answer is a hybrid car. I once bought a hybrid car. It runs on gas and my endless complaining about traffic. Question six. [00:08:00] What do we call a large area of trees and undergrowth that produces oxygen and provides a home for diverse wildlife? And the answer is a forest. Question seven. When a species of animal is at serious risk of dying out completely, it is placed on what official list?

And the answer is the endangered species list. Question eight. What do we call the natural environment where an animal, plant, or organism normally lives and grows?

And the answer is a habitat. I tried to turn my bedroom into a natural habitat for dirty laundry, but I think the socks are an invasive species. Question nine: What type of renewable energy is generated from the natural flow of water, often captured at a large [00:09:00] dam?

And the answer is hydropower. And the final question: What annual event, first held in 1970, encourages people around the world to plant trees, pick up litter, and protect the environment? And the answer is Earth Day [00:10:00]