Earth Day 1
When is Earth Day?
April 22
What is the slowest animal in the world?
Three-Toed Sloth
Earth is the ____ planet from the sun?
3rd
Is wasting food good or bad for the earth?
Bad. Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because food that’s thrown away decomposes in landfills and emits methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas
True or False. We can save the bees by not using chemicals and fertilizers on our yards?
True! Synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, are harmful to bees, wreaking havoc on their sensitive systems. Avoid treating your garden and green spaces with synthetics. Instead, use organic products and natural solutions such compost to aid soil health and adding beneficial insects that keep pests away like ladybugs and praying mantises.
What is it called when you take something you're going to throw out and turn it into something else?
Recycle
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
What is the closest star to the Earth?
What are some examples of dangerous single use (use once and throw away) plastic items?
Water bottles, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags, plastic beads in facial scrubs.
what is the fastest mammal on Earth?
cheetahs
How many years does it take a plastic bag to break down?
10-20 years
Name three birds
parrot, seagull, penguin
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days or 1 year
What country makes the most greenhouse gas?
China
True or False. Most of the Oxygen comes from the Ocean?
True. Scientists estimate that 50-80% of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the ocean. The majority of this production is from oceanic plankton — drifting plants, algae, and some bacteria that can photosynthesize. 20% of the oxygen comes from the Amazon Rain Forests.
What is one way you can help keep the planet clean?
There are so many ways?
What is the largest cat?
Tiger (Siberian Tiger)
What percentage of the Earth is water?
How much of the Earth's land is covered by forests?
30%
What uses the most electricity in a home? 1. Heat and air conditioning, 2. TV, or 3. Radio
Heat and air conditioning
How many years does a diaper take to become dust?
Between 250 and 500 years!
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
200 years
What is the line at the middle of the Earth?
Equator
How many trees does it take to provide a day's supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
What insect/bug helps plants the most with pollen?
bees