Human Impact
The burning of what causes increased amounts of CO2 to be released in the atmosphere?
Fossil fuels
Why are invasive species harmful?
Threaten biodiversity
Which country hosted the 2022 world cup?
Qatar
The world's tallest living plant is the coastal redwood. Where are these found?
Only in California
What is Thomas Edison's most famous invention?
Lightbulb
What gas, in excessive amounts, can trap heat in the atmosphere?
CO2
What are two examples of invasive species we talked about?
Kudzu and lionfish
Which country has won the most men's FIFA world cups?
Brazil
What common smell is a plant distress call?
Freshly cut grass
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
What causes coral bleaching?
CO2 absorbed in oceans raise ocean temperature
Why is overharvesting/overfishing harmful?
It decreases biodiversity, it can affect the whole ecosystem
Which Brazilian forward wore number 10 and won 3 World Cups with Brazil?
Pele
True or false: plants react to sound
True
What color were carrots originally?
Purple!
Besides increase in temperature, what is another effect that increased CO2 in the atmosphere can have on the oceans?
Lowered pH due to CO2 absorption
Coral have a symbiotic relationship with which organism?
Algae
Which French forward scored a hat‑trick in the 2022 World Cup final?
Kylian Mbappé
The leaves can grow up to 9 feet long and 2 feet wide. Despite their size, they are thin and designed to easily tear in the wind, which helps prevent the entire plant from being uprooted in tropical storms. Which plant?
Banana Plant
What are three consecutive strikes in bowling called?
A turkey
What are two negative effects of deforestation?
Loss of habitats, soil erosion, less fertile soil
What are the 4 categories we talked about for human impact?
Fossil fuels, deforestation, invasive species, overharvesting/overfishing
In which year did the first men's world cup take place?
1930
What is the name of the acid that makes people cry when cutting onions?
sulfuric acid
What does BMW stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works