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Earth Day YES/NO
Beautiful Earth
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100
Whales can live a long time. How long can the oldest whale species live?
200 years
100
Is plastic dangerous for marine life?
- YES
- They mistake it for food and cannot digest it
- They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim
100
What are the tallest land structures in the world
Mountains
100
Which day is Earth Day?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd. This is a nearly 50 year old tradition, established in 1970, dedicated to bringing the environment to the forefront. Each year, Earth Day Network works to bring together communities around the world in a huge campaign to tackle modern-day environmental problems in effort to continue the Earth Day tradition.
100
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.
200
True or False: Commercial whaling is the last remaining threat to whales.
False
200
Does the majority of plastic waste end up?
YES
200
What is the name of the 7 salt water bodies that make up 71% of the earth's surface?
OCEANS
200
Global forests removed how much of the global human fossil fuel emissions annually from 1990 to 2007?
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.
300
True or False: The longer a whale lives the more positive effects on climate change it can provide.
True
300
True or False: There are many alternatives to single use plastic products.
True
There are many alternatives to single use plastic products or even just plastic products. From reusable bags to stainless steel travel mugs, giving up plastic can be as simple as a single choice.
300
How much of the Earth’s land is covered by forests?
31%
According to the World Wildlife Fund, 31% of the Earth’s land is covered by forests. Forests produce oxygen and provide homes for both people and animals. Forests also provide food, water, clothing, and traditional medicine and act as carbon sinks.
400
Sounds from boats and sonar devices are dangerous to whales.
True
Ocean noise created by human activities puts marine species at risk and threatens their survival. In fact, increased noise levels can impact certain species like whales, who rely on the ability to communicate and hear in their natural environment to find food, mates, and avoid predators.
400
Are dolphins, whales and sharks harmed by plastic garbage?
YES.
400
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
500
What happens to plastic waste?
It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces.
Plastics at SEA (Sea Education Association): North Pacific Expedition 2012, a 36-day nautical research journey through the the North Pacific subtropical gyre down to the Hawaiian islands, found this to be true. The team was studying plastic pollution in the ocean and found that out of the 66,077 pieces of plastic collected in samples, 95% of it was millimeters in size.
500
Which land-based ecosystem has the most biodiversity?
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.
500
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.