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.
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1 (large and mature tree)
What is the mammal is often associated with vampires?
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
Where is most of Earth's gold?
Core
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
More than half of the breathable air comes from?
The ocean
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
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?
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
China is number 1 and USA is number 2
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
The U.S. does not currently allow hunters to import animal trophies or parts.
False
Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on trophy imports for some African species and removed findings that gave broader permissions for importation. As such, trophy import applications for elephants, lions, across six African countries are currently being reviewed on a case-by-case basis
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?
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
Earth's temperature has risen by an average of 0.11° Fahrenheit (0.06° Celsius) per decade since 1850, or about 2° F in total
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.