What Kind of Relationship Do You Have With Nature?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
What Kind of Relationship Do You Have With Nature?
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About This Quiz

There is no wrong way to appreciate nature. Watering your plants helps them thrive in your garden. Laying out on the beach is good for your soul. Going for a hike allows you to appreciate things that most people don't see. Nature is huge and it doesn't only refer to grass and trees. Nature is an environment. Your ideal nature adventure could be skiing down the hardest trail. But it could also mean just going for a walk outside and breathing in the fresh air. 

Sometimes the way we feel about nature can be different and challenging to figure out. Ever been stung by a bee? Maybe you feel like nature betrayed you. But that bee sting has made you stronger. Unless you're allergic to bees, of course. The point is, nature can be dangerous, but everything you see outside of your window has a purpose. Maybe the purpose is for the improvement of the earth as a whole, but maybe it just feeds your mind, body and soul. It's okay to see parts of nature as being there purely for your enjoyment. But it's also okay to wonder what the point of it all is. What kind of relationship do you have with nature? Take this quiz to find out!

As soon as it gets warm outside, what's the first thing you want to do?
Go hiking
Work on my tan
Plant flowers
Get out the allergy medicine.

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Is there anything about nature that really scares you?
If you're prepared, nothing should scare you.
Jellyfish
Overflowing landfills.
Mostly everything about nature scares me.

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When the weather gets cold, what activity do you like participate in?
Ice fishing
Hot tubs!
Skiing
Sitting by the fire and drinking hot chocolate.

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Do you worry about global warming?
Every day.
I know it's a thing, but it's overwhelming.
I really do and I wish I could do more.
I worry about it, but I don't really understand it.

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Spring is a time of renewal. But it's also a time for bugs. Which bug would you rather not encounter?
Scorpions
Wasps
Greenhead flies
Fire ants

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How do you make sure you appreciate nature?
I don't take it for granted.
I try to use as many renewable resources as possible.
I don't litter.
I revel in the beauty of it that can't be explained.

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How do you normally celebrate Earth Day?
Planting some trees
Sit outside as much as I can.
Organizing a clean up group for the neighborhood.
Going to a farm to see how things work.

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How does it feel to walk in the grass barefoot?
It feels like home.
It makes me feel so relaxed.
I can't help but think about how dirty my feet will be.
It feels like a might get bit by something.

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Have you ever been stung by a bee?
Multiple times.
I think I'm allergic.
Nope! I somehow have managed to escape the bees.
I let bees do whatever they want.

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If you could work out in nature, what job would you want?
Park ranger.
I think being a camp counselor would be so fun.
I'd be a gondolier in Venice.
Working at a golf course would be cool.

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When it rains out, how do you feel?
I feel so refreshed.
I'm hoping I remembered to close my car windows.
It's like washing away all of the life's troubles.
I want to go out and play in it.

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If you can't be out in nature as much as you want to, what do you do?
I have tons of plants in my home.
I try to have my windows open for fresh air.
Remind myself I'll get outside soon.
Play nature sounds on my noise machine.

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Do you like to grow your own food?
I like to forage for it.
I love my vegetable garden.
I go to farmer's markets for my produce.
When I can!

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Have you ever considered going vegan?
I'm already a vegan.
I've thought about it, but I love cheese too much.
I don't eat meat, but I couldn't be vegan.
I only eat the highest quality grass-fed and free range meats and cheeses.

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Why is it important to protect nature?
It's what gives us life.
It's older than we are.
We can't thrive without it.
The world depends on it.

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Which nature-loving character do you relate to?
A Hobbit
Rapunzel
Anne of Green Gables
Bear Grylls

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Out of all the outdoor sports, which one would you rather play?
Baseball
Soccer
Tennis is the best.
I like golf, it's so fun and rewarding.

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Do you have a laid back personality?
I go with the flow.
I can be pretty uptight.
I really try to.
I could absolutely be better, but I'm working on it.

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What do you like doing indoors that you could easily do outdoors?
I like to paint.
Eating
I could definitely work outside.
Read my books.

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Weather can really vary, but what type of weather makes you want to be outside the most?
Mild, dry weather
Hot and humid
Cool and crisp
Cold with a light snow

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Do you like city environments more than suburbs?
They both have a lot to offer.
I love the city.
I feel more comfortable in the country.
I like to live in the suburbs and visit cities.

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How do you normally spend your weekends?
Working out, bike riding, eating brunch
Hitting the beach if the weather calls for it.
Sleeping in and reading
Hanging out with friends.

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When it comes to working out, which one makes you feel your best?
Running or mountain biking
Going for long walks
Yoga or pilates
I do light weight lifting.

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Are you a tree hugger?
I do literally like to hug trees.
Trees deserve some love too.
In the environmentalist sense, yes.
I'm not that extreme.

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Can you pick the best fruit for smoothies?
Strawberries
Bananas are natural sweetness.
Dates!
Pineapple is so tropical.

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Do you prefer sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise so the whole day is ahead of me.
Sunset dinner cruises are fantastic.
It depends on the season.
I'm rarely up to see the sunrise.

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What's the most rewarding thing about nurturing nature?
The sights we are blessed with.
All of the food we get to have.
There's something different everywhere you go.
Things are being discovered everyday.

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Could you picture yourself being totally at peace?
I can and often am totally at peace.
I can picture it I just don't know how to make it happen.
I would love to feel that way.
That sounds fake.

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What's the best way to spend a day at the park?
Eating sandwiches and playing frisbee.
Taking a nap in the grass.
Reading under at tree and looking at puppies.
Tanning and trying to avoid bugs

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How committed to saving the planet are you?
I will do anything for the planet.
I do what is reasonable for me.
Very committed, but within reason.
I know it's important, so I do what I can.

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