Spring is finally showing up in Cleveland, and with Earth Day around the corner, it’s a good time to appreciate just how much green space we’ve got right in our backyard. One question in this week’s quiz might surprise you — just how many acres the Metroparks actually span.

Before you head out to enjoy the warmer weather, take a minute to test your Cleveland news IQ. We’re covering everything from local schools and health trends to housing in our neighborhoods — see how much you know and grab some bragging rights if you ace it.

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Phil R. and Kaushik S. for scoring 100% on last week’s quiz. Well done!

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 About how many acres of park land does Cleveland Metroparks span across its reservations?*
#2 What is the leading cause of trauma cases in Northeast Ohio?*
#3 How many teacher and support staff layoffs did the Cleveland school board approve this week?*
#4 Which Cleveland neighborhood has about 1,000 empty lots being targeted for new housing ideas?*
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