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?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
What is our instagram handle?
@johnjayearthrise (follow up!!!!)
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
What is ONE THING we accomplished this year (other than our donation)?
Greenlight projects, salve sale, garden, trip to Westchester Land Trust, saplings, etc.
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
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?
Over 193
How much money did we donate to the UNFCCC this year?
$750
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
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.
How many tons of carbon did our donation offset?
1000 tons!!!
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?
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)?
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.
What is one thing we do to help our plants grow?
Sing to them, tell them we love them, name them, etc.