Earth Day 1
When is Earth Day?
April 22
Earth is the ____ planet from the sun?
A. 1st
B. 2nd.
C. 3rd
D. 4th
C. 3rd
True or False. Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
True. 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.
Why is recycling important?
B) It helps save natural resources and keeps waste out of landfills
What is it called when you take something you're going to throw out and turn it into something else?
A. Reduce
B. Reuse
C. Recycle
C. Recycle
What is the closest star to the Earth?
What are some examples of dangerous single use (use once and throw away) plastic items? You need to name at least two.
Some examples can include...Water bottles, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags, plastic beads in facial scrubs.
Which practice is the most effective way to help the environment?
D) All three are equally important
How many years does it take a plastic bag to break down?
A. 1-3 years
B. 5-7 years
C. 10-20 years
D. It never breaks down
C. 10-20 years
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?
A. 260 Days
B. 365 Days
C. 402 days
B. 365 days or 1 year
What country emits the most carbon dioxide in the world?
China
What is a benefit of reusing items?
A) It saves money and reduces waste
What is one way you can help keep the planet clean?
There are so many ways. You need to name at least one or more.
What percentage of the Earth is water?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%
D. 70%
How much of the Earth's land is covered by forests?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%
A. 30%
Which of the following materials is most easily recycled?
B) Aluminum
How many years does it take one baby diaper to biodegrade?
A. 10 years
B. 50 years.
C. 100 years.
D. 500 years
D. 500 years!
What is the invisible line around the Earth that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
A. North Pole
B. South Pole
C. Equator
D. None of the above
C. Equator
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.
What happens to recycled plastic?
B) It is broken down and made into new products