Animals
Three-Toed Sloth
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
Which day is Earth Day?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
According to North Carolina State University, one large tree is able to supply a day’s supply of oxygen for four people. Trees are also able to absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
The Ocean
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process where gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as CO2 and methane, trap heat radiated from the surface, preventing it from escaping into space. This acts like a blanket, keeping Earth warmer than it would otherwise be.
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
Global forests helped the planet by removing _____ % of the human fossil fuel emissions each year?
33%
A study conducted by the US Forest Service’s Northern Research Station found that between 1990 and 2007, global forests have removed 2.4 billion tons of carbon and have absorbed 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. This is equivalent to about one third of fossil fuel emissions. Forests, just like oceans, are carbon sinks.
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Which of country emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
Followed by the Unites States and Indian.
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming worldwide, and it produces about 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation in the tropical rainforests contributes more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than the sum of all cars and trucks that drive on the world’s roads.
How much carbon does the ocean absorb?
The ocean absorbs roughly 25% to 31% of all anthropogenic (human-caused) carbon dioxide emissions annually, acting as a crucial, massive carbon sink. This equates to approximately 2.6 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon emissions sequestered by the ocean each year
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
8 million tons
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
How many countries participate in Earth Day?
Over 193
What is the primary cause of deforestation?
Beef production is the biggest driver (41%), followed by agricultural expansion for soy and palm oil.
Whales can live a long time. How old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
200 years
What percentage of plastic gets recycled in the United States?
Only about 5% to 6% of plastic waste is actually recycled in the United States. Despite decades of recycling initiatives, the vast majority of plastic—roughly 95%—is landfilled, burned, or released into the environment rather than being repurposed into new products.
Less than 10% of all plastic waste generated globally is recycled.
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
1.8 - 2 degrees F
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Worldwide, the tropics contain the most biodiversity, with rainforests being the areas that are the most rich in species. Although the tropical forests only cover 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain one half to three quarters of the world’s plant and animal species.
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.