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What is the slowest animal in the world?
Three-Toed Sloth
In what year did the Clean Water Act pass?
1972
What is the driest region on Earth outside Antarctica?
Atacama Desert, South America
What is the most commonly littered item?
Coffee cups
Cigarette butts
Chewing gum
Cigarette butts
What is the most sustainable and eco-friendly renewable energy source?
Water
Solar
Wind
Wind
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
Which of the following greenhouse gases is the biggest contributor to global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
Methane
Carbon dioxide
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
Which of the following countries is a global waste management and recycling leader?
Finland
Ireland
Germany
Germany
What can you do to help protect coral reefs?
-Buy and use oxybenzone and octinoxate-free sunscreen
-Avoid purchasing coral C.
-Choose seafood that has been sustainably sourced.
-All of the above
All of the above
How many weeks does it take to manufacture, sell, fill, and recycle an aluminum can?
a. 2 weeks
b. 3 weeks
c. 6 weeks
6 weeks
Which of the following is a sign of climate change?
Increase in extreme weather events
Tectonic plates shifting
Decreasing sea levels
Increase in extreme weather events
How long can a synthetic fiber like nylon take to break down in a landfill?
10 to 20 years
30 to 40 years
75+ years
30 to 40 years
Which of the following items cannot be recycled?
To-go coffee cups
Magazines and newspapers
Steel cans
To-go coffee cups
Did you know that most takeaway coffee cups are not recyclable? “But it's paper!” you chant. – Now swallow that sip of latte, lest you spray it from your mouth in shock – Most takeaway coffee cups are lined with a waterproof plastic called polyethylene, not only making them non-recyclable but also a contaminant.
Which country is home to the greatest biodiversity of plants and animals?
-Costa Rica
-Brazil
-China
-Ecuador
Brazil
The founder of Earth Day is a senator from which state
Wisconsin
Which regions have experienced the most obvious and impactful effect of global warming so far?
Tropical rainforests
Arctic regions
Barren deserts
Arctic regions
How many gallons of water would it take on average to produce one cotton t-shirt?
650+ gallons
850+ gallons
1,000+ gallons
650+ gallons
1 T-Shirt = about 712 Gallons of Water
Which country wastes the most food annually (80 billion pounds)?
United States
Brazil
India
United States
Which of the following accounts for the greatest percentage of a typical home energy bill?
-Heating and cooling
-Clothes washer and dryer
-Computer and monitor
-Refrigerator
Heating and cooling
True or False: the oldest species of whale can live up to 200 years
True
The bowhead whale especially is the longest living whale; scientists estimate the oldest individual to be over 200 years old!
Which country has the highest electric car use per capita?
Norway
Japan
Netherlands
Norway
What percentage of donated clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators?
More than 40%
More than 60%
More than 80%
More than 80%
While you may donate your old clothing to charity, the truth is, even then, a whopping 84 percent of our clothing ends up in landfills and incinerators, according to the EPA than 80%
Which country generates nearly 100% of its energy through geothermal and hydro reserves?
Norway
Iceland
Greenland
Iceland
Which of the following are threatened with extinction?
-Giraffes
-Elephants
-Corals
-Whales
-All the above
Sadly, all of the above