Nature
What is the largest desert in the world (by area)?
Antarctica (a cold desert)
what did we sell at the craft faire?
potted succulents
what is a way you can help decrease climate change?
reduce energy use, rethink transportation, minimize waste, conserve water
name a tip of the week covered in past meetings
reusable water bottle, shop from local businesses, maximum use of leftovers, offset passive energy waste, eco-friendly halloween costumes, reduce paper usage, reusable shopping bags, wash full loads, air dry laundry, etc.
What type of trees are Christmas trees?
evergreen trees like firs, spruces, and pines
Which ocean is home to the most biodiversity of marine life?
Pacific Ocean
what is caa's mascot?
quokka
how much has the earth's temperature risen on average per decade since 1850?
0.11 Fahrenheit (0.06 Celsius)
name a past activity
potting social, craft faire, project green challenge, hug a tree
Which continent is home to the reindeer species (also known as caribou) often associated with winter holidays?
North America and Europe/Asia (Artic Regions)
What percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater?
2.5%
what number meeting is this?
11th
Name this natural climate event that brings cooler ocean temperatures and temporary dips in global temperatures (Hint: It is related to El Nino)
La Nina
mulching
What type of Christmas lighting can reduce energy use by up to 75%?
LED lights
what is the most common tree in the US?
what kind of activities can you earn points from?
volunteering, online quizzes, attending seminars, participating in environment focused community events
how much plastic is generated by an average trick or treater?
1 pound
transportation
About what percentage of the extra waste generated between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is recyclable
~25-30%
These underwater forests help store massive amounts of carbon
Kelp Forests
what was the topic of caa's booth at the FUHSD earth day?
sustainable careers
what president created the environmental protection agency? which officially opened dec 2 1970
Which country consumes the least energy as of 2025?
Bangladesh
Which winter holiday is tied to the natural event of the longest night of the year?
Winter Solstice (Yule)