Three-Toed Sloth
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
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?
1
What is the mammal is often associated with vampires?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
Where is most of Earth's gold?
Earth's Core
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
More than half of the breathable air comes from?
The ocean
Climate Pledge, Climate Goal or Climate Target
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 only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
US law enacted in 1973 to protect and conserve imperiled species and their habitats, both domestically and internationally, by prohibiting certain actions that could harm them and requiring federal agencies to prioritize their recovery
the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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?
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)?
1.9 degrees
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
True or False: Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of a hatchling. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.