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?
(It is a day this month)
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
According to North Carolina State University, one large tree is able to supply a day’s supply of oxygen for four people. Trees are also able to absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
What year did Earth Day start?
(In the 1900s- give or take 10 years)
1970
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
(i.e. give or take a million)
8 million tons
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
How many countries participate in Earth Day?
(i.e. over a 100, give or take 10 years)
Over 193
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
(i.e. VERY LARGE)
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags, Straws
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
Canada
China
Chile
England
China
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming worldwide, and it produces about 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation in the tropical rainforests contributes more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than the sum of all cars and trucks that drive on the world’s roads.
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
(*Range of 50 years)
200 years
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
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)?
1.7 degrees
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
(i.e. desert, ocean, etc.)
Tropical Rainforests
Worldwide, the tropics contain the most biodiversity, with rainforests being the areas that are the most rich in species. Although the tropical forests only cover 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain one half to three quarters of the world’s plant and animal species.