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
This forest has the highest rate of deforestation globally.
Amazon Rainforest
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 large Arctic mammal is threatened by melting sea ice caused by climate change.
Polar Bear
This country leads the world in total carbon dioxide emissions today.
China (US has more emissions per capita)
What is a landfill?
A landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials.
What year was Earth Day founded
1970
I am a soil-free, water-based farming method that is used in tower gardens.
Hydroponics
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
The largest type of waste in landfills
Food waste (24% of total waste)
This 1962 book exposed the environmental damage caused by pesticide use.
Silent Spring
I am the US's biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Generating Electricity
Number one most endangered animal in the world
Vaquita Dolphin
This country generates nearly 100% of its energy through geothermal and hydroelectric power.
Iceland
Type of E-waste that causes hundreds of landfill fires a year.
Batteries
Home of the Southern Andes and the name of a clothing brand.
Patagonia