Animal Facts
Three-Toed Sloth
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
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? Is it 1, 5, 10, 50?
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 is the fastest land animal (not flying)?
Cheetah
What is something that can be recycled at home but not in our school blue bin?
Plastic and metal products
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
Global forests helped the planet by removing _____ % of the human fossil fuel emissions each year?
33%
A study conducted by the US Forest Service’s Northern Research Station found that between 1990 and 2007, global forests have removed 2.4 billion tons of carbon and have absorbed 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. This is equivalent to about one third of fossil fuel emissions. Forests, just like oceans, are carbon sinks.
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
How many tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year, is it hundreds, thousands, millions or billions?
8 million tons
How many countries participate in Earth Day? Over 50, 100, 120, 140?
Over 140
How much of the Earth’s land is covered by forests? 10%, 30%, 70%, 80%?
About 30%
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Water bottle, plastic straws, Plastic Bags
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.
How much of the Earth’s is covered by water? 10%, 30%, 70%, 80%?
about 70%
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
200 years
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution? (around 100, 200, 700, 800)
around 700
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.
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
Which land habitat (it was one that was made in art and has been presented) has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
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.