Animals
Earth Day
Earth Day
Earth Day 4 (Hard)
100
What is the slowest animal in the world?

Three-Toed Sloth

100

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

  • They mistake it for food and cannot digest it
  •  They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim
100

True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

True

100

Which day is Earth Day?


(It is a day this month)

Earth Day falls on April 22nd. 

200

What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

Bat

200

Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?

Ocean

200

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.  

200

What year did Earth Day start?


(In the 1900s- give or take 10 years)

1970

300

Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?

Dove

300

How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?


(i.e. give or take a million)

 8 million tons

300

True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.

True

300

How many countries participate in Earth Day?


(i.e. over a 100, give or take 10 years)

Over 193

400

What is the only mammal that cannot jump?


(i.e. VERY LARGE)

An elephant



400

What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?

Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags, Straws

400

Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?

Canada

China

Chile

England


China

400

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.

500

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

500

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. 

500

How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?

1.7 degrees

500

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.

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