• Welcome to DarkSky 101!

    Please fill in you first and last name, and your email address to begin the training.

  • DarkSky 101

  • Section 1: What is light pollution?

    Please watch video before answering questions

  • Question 1

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  • Correct Answer: Skyglow

  • Question 2

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  • Correct Answer: Glare

  • Question 3

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  • Correct Answer: Light Trespass

  • Section 2: Light Pollution Facts and Myths

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  • Question 4

  • Correct Answer: 80%

  • LP of Earth

  • Question 5

  • Correct Answer: 2%

  • LP Increase

  • Question 6

  • Correct Answer: 225+ million tons

  • Climate Change

  • Question 7

  • Correct Answer: False

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  • Question 8

  • Correct Answer: False

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  • Section 3: 5 Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting

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  • Question 9

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  • Option 2

  • Correct Answer: Option 2

  • Question 10

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  • Correct Answer: Option 1

  • Question 11

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  • Option 2

  • Correct Answer: Option 2

  • Question 12

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  • Correct Answer: Option 2

  • Question 13

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  • Correct Answer: Option 1

  • Section 4: DarkSky Advocacy Network

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  • Question 14

  • Correct Answer: Since 1988 we have been called the International Dark-Sky Association. But now, in 2023, we are DarkSky International!

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  • Question 15

  • Correct Answer: International Dark Sky Places

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  • Question 16

  • Correct Answer: Fixture Seal of Approval (Now called "DarkSky Approved")

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  • Question 17

  • Correct Answer: Delegates and Chapters

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  • Question 18

  • Correct Answer: Community Friendly Outdoor Sports Lighting

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  • Question 19

  • Correct Answer: International Dark-Sky Week

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  • Question 20

  • Correct Answer: Under One Sky Conference

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  • Question 21

  • Correct Answer: Capture the Dark Photo Contest

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  • Congratulations! You have completed the DarkSky 101 training quiz and are ready to become a fully-fledge DarkSky International advocate.  Once you click the "Submit" button to finalize your results, you will be directed back to the Join the Advocate Network page on our site. Please fill out the form with your contact information so we may add you to the DarkSky advocate network mailing list for news on DarkSky events, newsletters, reports, and so much more!

    Thank you once again for answering the call to protect our night sky, and welcome to the DarkSky International Advocate Network!

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