knizerAug 20, 2023

Kevin Kelly (kk.org) added to the 'Big Here' quiz started by Peter Warshall. I'll ask the questions in this thread, over the coming months, polling the fediverse.

1. Point North.

#BigHere #Poll #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi
(Share your method in the comments)

https://kk.org/thetechnium/the-big-here-quiz/

Success!
57.1%
I was pretty close, but closer to NE or NW.
28.6%
Not so close.
14.3%
Poll ended at .
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The Technium
Show threadknizerAug 30, 2023

What time is sunset today?

#BigHere #Poll #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Sunset
(Share your method in the comments)

Accurate within 2 minutes
12.5%
Accurate within 6 minutes
12.5%
Accurate within 30 minutes
62.5%
Off by more than a half hour
12.5%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerOct 30, 2023

Trace the water you drink from rainfall to your tap.

#BigHere #Poll #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Water #Sustainability #Environment
(Share your method in the comments)

It comes from...the muni water system I guess?
41.7%
Easy - Rain -> ground -> our well -> filter -> me
16.7%
I can detail at least part, eg. name the reservoir
33.3%
Can accurately explain the route to a 10 year old
8.3%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerFeb 2, 2024

#Poll When you flush, where do the solids go? What happens to the waste water?

#BigHere #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Water #Systems #Sustainability #Environment #Awareness #Home

I'm curious in the replies, how/why do you know this?

Wastewater...pipes? idk
39.5%
We're 'off the grid' with a septic system/similar
13.2%
I can explain the basics
21.1%
I know basics plus specific details about process
26.3%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerFeb 21, 2024

#Poll How many feet above sea level are you?

#BigHere #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #SeaLevel #Sustainability #Environment #Awareness #Home #Flooding
(How do you confirm you're right? Whats your method/strategy? Reply in comments) (5/34)

I estimated correctly within ~10 feet/3m
46.2%
A little more off, but within ~100 feet/30m
30.8%
I guessed, but it was way off actual
0%
No idea, really/Whats a sea level?
23.1%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerMay 2, 2024

#Poll What spring wildflower is consistently among the first to bloom where you are now? How would/did you confirm the answer?

#BigHere #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Sustainability #Environment #NativePlants #Flowers #Spring (6/34)

I have no idea
85.7%
Ooh, I know this one, and got it right!
14.3%
I guessed, but there is a better answer
0%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerMay 9, 2024
#Poll How far do you have to travel before you reach a different watershed? Can you draw the boundaries of yours?
(the #BigHere Quiz 7 of 34) #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Sustainability #Environment #rivers #streams #rain #water #watershed #ecology #landsape #polls
What's a watershed?
18%
I have a general idea but not sure
44.3%
I know the closest next watershed!
18%
Wahoo! I can draw the basic boundary of ours!
19.7%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerJul 17, 2024
#Poll Is the soil under your feet, more clay, sand, rock or silt?
(the #BigHere Quiz 8 of 34) #SituationalAwareness #LifeSkills #Question #AskFedi #Sustainability #Environment #land #soil #ecology #polls #Science #Garden #Gardening
Right, there's soil, and, soil is soil, so, idk
16.7%
I've got a good guess, I think.
33.3%
I'm like 95% sure
31%
I have a dirty mind, I know for sure
19%
Poll ended at .
Show threadknizerJul 17, 2024

If you're on Team Enthusiastic #Gardener and in the United States, did you know that you can send off a soil sample to our friends at #UMass and they'll analyze your soil and tell you whats what? Ag departments are just the best. https://ag.umass.edu/services/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory

h/t an old kk.org article. https://kk.org/cooltools/seeds-and-seedlings/

Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory

Why Test Soil? Here are five good reasons! Nutrient levels - Test results provide you with soil nutrient levels and fertilizer recommendations when needed. Soil Acidity - Soil pH and exchangeable acidity are measured for the determination of lime requirements. Environmental Protection - Test results identify areas with excess nutrients that can pollute local waterways. Economics - You buy soil amendments only when needed, avoiding unnecessary spending. Health - Soil testing can help protect you and your family by alerting you to elevated levels of lead or other toxic heavy metals.

Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment
Show threadCeceliaJul 17, 2024
@knizer I didn’t find this answer on the website, but I’m curious: are soil samples returned?
Show threadknizer

@helianthropy I'd assume that's not the default, but imagine one could arrange the remainder to be returned.

I'm guessing you're thinking that they're building a library of samples, and you're curious about their resulting collection?

Jul 17, 2024 at 3:02pmWeb