What am I?
I am the gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature due to greenhouse gases.
Global Warming
This black-and-white bear from China is endangered due to habitat loss and relies heavily on bamboo.
Panda
This region is warming faster than the rest of the planet, causing major ice loss and sea level concerns.
Arctic
Do landfills help or hurt the enviroment?
Hurt
When is earth day
April 22
I am a gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere and contributes to global warming.
Greenhouse Gas
This marine mammal, the largest animal on Earth, is endangered due to past whaling and current threats like ship strikes.
Blue Whale
Percentage of water on earth that is fresh
2.5%
What are some examples of things that go into landfills?
Trash, food, etc.
Third planet from the sun
Earth
I am a layer in the atmosphere that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, helping protect life on Earth.
The Ozone Layer
This type of Arctic bear is threatened by melting sea ice caused by climate change.
Polar Bear
This country leads the world in total carbon dioxide emissions today.
China
What is a landfill?
A landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials.
What are the 3 R's
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
I am the measure of how much carbon dioxide is produced by human activities.
Carbon Footprint
This African animal is critically endangered due to poaching for its horn.
Rhino
This island nation is famous for its efforts in recycling and has very limited landfill space.
Japan
What part of the USA has the most landfills?
North-Mid Eastern USA
Number 1 item Americans throw away
Paper
I am a natural resource that is used to generate electricity, but when burned I release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Fossil Fuel
Number one most endangered animal in the world
Vaquita Dolphin
Percentage of water used in outdoor purposes
30%
What is the most common thing in landfills?
Baby Diapers
How many years does it take a plastic bag to break down?
10-20 years