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's a tornado's favorite game?
Twister
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
How can you tell the ocean is friendly?
Because it waves
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 do trees get on the internet?
They log in
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
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.
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.
What did the tree wear to the pool party?
Swimming trunks
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
200 years
How much of the Earth’s land is covered by forests?
31%
Which country emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
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.
Why did the can crusher quit his job?
Because it was soda-pressing