Climate
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What is the long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature called?
climate change/global warming
The blue whale is the ... animal on Earth.
largest
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is someone who understands, cares about, and acts upon global issues.
global citizen
The 3 Rs stand for Reduce, Reuse, and _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Recycle
How many oceans does the Earth have?
five
What is the main gas responsible for global warming from human activity?
carbon dioxide
What harms animals by choking/entangling them?
plastic (waste)
Treating people fairly regardless of background is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
equality
Using a reusable water bottle helps reduce _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
plastic waste
What is the most common type of waste found in oceans?
plastic
What does burning fossil fuels like coal and oil release?
greenhouse gases
Which layer of tiny plants in the ocean produces a lot of Earth’s oxygen?
phytoplankton
Which UN initiative includes 17 goals for a better world?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Turning off lights when not in use saves _ _ _ _ _ _.
energy
Which continent has the most ice on Earth?
Antarctica
Ice melting at the poles causes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to rise.
sea level
Coral reefs are dying due to rising temperatures; this is called ...
coral bleaching
Buying products that are ethically made supports _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
fair trade
Which type of energy comes from natural sources like sun and wind?
renewable energy
Which type of pollution comes from loud sounds?
noise pollution
Which international agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C?
the Paris Agreement
What problem does overfishing lead to in the ecosystems?
loss of biodiversity / imbalance in food chains
Speaking up or taking action for change is known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
advocacy
Which environmental impact can eating less meat help reduce?
carbon footprint
What is the layer around Earth that protects us from harmful rays called?
the ozone layer