Animals
Three-Toed Sloth
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
Which day is Earth Day?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
1
What color bin is used for recycling?
Blue
What is the largest cat in the Americas?
Jaguars!
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
How many days does it take to get to the moon?
3 days
What Gas do trees absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
More than half of the breathable air comes from?
The ocean
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
How many days takes it take Earth to complete one full orbit?
365 days
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
Antarctica
What is the tree population on earth?
A) 3
B) 3 million
C) 3 Billion
D) 3 Trillion
There are an estimated 3 trillion trees on Earth.
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
Give an example of a dangerous single use plastic.
Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags
Which country emits the most carbon dioxide annually?
China - 11-12 billion tons.
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
What is the water percentage of earth?
Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
What is the largest ocean on earth?
Pacific Ocean
What animals hold hands when they sleep so they don’t drift away from each other?
Otter
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
A)365
B)693
C)457
D)831
B) 693
A 2015 Plymouth University study compiled reports recorded from around the world and found evidence of 44,000 animals becoming entangled or swallowing plastic debris, accounting for a total of 693 marine species.
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
A) 2.3
B) 4.2
C) 1
D)1.7
D) 1.7 degrees
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.
What is renewable energy?
Energy that doesn't run out naturally
What natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint?
Use public transit, eat less meat, save energy at home and school.
What type of lightbulb uses less energy?
LED
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
Which is the 2nd country that emits the most carbon dioxide annually?
U.S - 5 billion tons
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest