Nurdle Hunt - Community Leader Assessment
Test your toolkit knowledge!
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Age (you must 18+)
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What is citizen science?
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A form of government surveillance.
A method for professionals to collect data without community involvement.
A collaborative approach where volunteers and community participate in scientific research.
A type of social media platform for sharing scientific articles.
What is the Connect with Nature program?
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A project focused on urban infrastructure
A youth initiative by Emirates Nature WWF and the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, promoting conservation and connecting the community with nature.
A wildlife protection program exclusively for adults
A campaign to promote tourism in the UAE
How many grams of plastic does the average person now ingest every week?
94 kilograms
5 grams
11 milligrams
850 grams
Annually, how many nurdles enter the environment?:
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12,820 tonnes
321 million kilograms
445,970 tonnes
3500 kilograms
What is the purpose of nurdle hunts? Select all that apply.
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To clean the site
To create a nurdle kingdom
To raise awareness
To ban people from the area
What is an effective question/prompt to get your audience to reflect on the event?
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Tick all of the equipment you could use for a nurdle hunt:
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Ruler
Litter picker
Sieve
Storage container
Scales
Hiking shoes
What is the equation to calculate the number of nurdles?
Why are nurdles dangerous?
They have a bad temper
They are made from fossil fuels
The harmful chemicals in nurdles leak into environment and can enter the food chain
They are the second-largest source of primary microplastic pollution globally
Nurdles can take hundreds of years to break down, affecting animals, especially marine life
They look like sweets so people eat them off the ground
What is the name of the global initiative piloted by FIDRA to tackle nurdle pollution worldwide?
CleanSwell
Nurdle Time
Great Nurdle Hunt
iNaturalist
I should only monitor locations listed in the toolkit, provided I get the necessary permissions.
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True
False
Why is hydration important for volunteers during nurdle hunts?
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To prevent dehydration and maintain energy levels
To reduce soil salinity
To improve data accuracy
To attract wildlife
What is the order of events? The first and last are already in the correct places!
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List of all the qualities of a good trip leader:
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Patient & understanding
Careful and provides sufficient health & safety precautions
Ability to control the crowd and direct attention
Passionate in their knowledge and delivery
What must I do once I have completed the nurdle hunt, and have said goodbye to the volunteers? Remember, the work is not over yet!
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