🌎 April Trivia: Nature as Our Wellness Guide

April is Earth Month, and we’re celebrating Mother Nature as the original wellness guide. From sunlight and sleep to movement and fresh air, small moments outdoors can support better energy, mood, and resilience. Test your knowledge and see how well you know the science behind nature and wellbeing.

1. What is the body’s internal 24-hour clock called?
A. Metabolic timer
B. Circadian rhythm
C. Neural cycle
D. Energy loop
✅ Answer: B. Circadian rhythm

2. What natural element most strongly regulates our circadian rhythm?
A. Temperature
B. Sunlight
C. Wind
D. Humidity
✅ Answer: B. Sunlight

3. Exposure to morning sunlight helps increase which hormone that boosts alertness and mood?
A. Melatonin
B. Cortisol
C. Dopamine
D. Serotonin
✅ Answer: D. Serotonin

4. Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce levels of which stress hormone?
A. Cortisol
B. Adrenaline
C. Insulin
D. Thyroxine
✅ Answer: A. Cortisol

5. Which vitamin does our body produce when skin is exposed to sunlight?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
✅ Answer: D. Vitamin D

6. Which color of light from screens is most known for disrupting sleep if used late at night?
A. Blue light
B. Red light
C. Green light
D. Yellow light
✅ Answer: A. Blue light

7. Walking outdoors can improve mood partly because movement releases which “feel-good” chemicals?
A. Endorphins
B. Insulin
C. Histamine
D. Adrenaline
✅ Answer: A. Endorphins

8. What natural daily rhythm signals the body that it’s time to wind down and prepare for sleep?
A. Rising body temperature
B. Melatonin release after sunset
C. Increased heart rate
D. Increased cortisol
✅ Answer: B. Melatonin release after sunset

9. What simple outdoor activity has been shown to improve focus, creativity, and mood?
A. Reading indoors
B. Walking in nature
C. Watching TV
D. Drinking coffee
✅ Answer: B. Walking in nature

10. Which daily habit helps align your body with natural rhythms and improve sleep quality?
A. Late-night screen time
B. Getting outside in the morning light
C. Drinking caffeine before bed
D. Skipping meals
✅ Answer: B. Getting outside in the morning light

11. True or False: Even short “micro-doses” of nature, like stepping outside for 5–10 minutes, can help reduce stress and improve mood.
A. True
B. False
✅ Answer: A. True