Planet Earth Basics
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What is the main cause of global warming?
Heating of the Earth/Green house effect
What can we do to reforestate?
Plan more trees
What type of animal is known as the “king of the jungle”?
Lion
What renewable energy source uses sunlight to produce power?
Solar energy
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
71%
What do we call the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature?
Global warming/climate change
What symbol with three arrows represents recycling?
Recycling
What type of ecosystem covers most of Earth’s surface?
Ocean
What type of vehicle produces zero direct emissions?
Electric Car
What layer of the Earth’s atmosphere protects us from the Sun’s harmful UV rays?
Ozone Layer
What is the process called when fertile land becomes desert?
Desertification
What is composting mainly used for?
Turn organic waste into fertilizer
What organization’s symbol is a black-and-white panda?
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
What term describes meeting current needs without harming future generations?
Sustainability
Which natural satellite affects Earth's tides?
Moon
What is the term use when an animal specie disappear?
Extinction
What are examples of things that cab recycled?
Plastic, Paper, Glass
What is biodiversity?
variety of living organisms in an ecosystems
What international agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2°C?
Paris Agreement
What term describes the thin layer of life-supporting air, water, and soil around Earth?
Biosphere
What is the term for the loss of large areas of forest due to human activity?
Deforestation/Logging
What is a product that can be used again?
Clothes/reusable bags/
What is the biggest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
What global goals set by the UN aim to protect the planet and end poverty by 2030?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?