What 2012 animated movie is about a little creature who speaks for the trees, teaching us how to respect the environment and all living creatures to help preserve the planet.
(There was also one in 1972)
The Lorax
What rainy region on Earth produces the 20% of the planet's oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
The ability to fulfill the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations while maintaining an ecological balance.
Sustainability
A young Swedish activist who started her eco-journey at 15 years old! She was TIME's youngest person of the year!
Greta Thunberg
What are the 3 R's?
(Bonus points if you sing the song)
Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
About how old is the Earth?
A) 6.7 billion years
B) 7.6 billion years
C) 4.5 billion years
D) 13.6 billion years
C ) 4.5 billion years!!
One tree is capable of filtering up to _____ pounds of pollutants from the air yearly
A)12
B) 60
C) 74
D) 33
B)60
A planning concept that prioritizes community and mixed-used amenities accessible on foot.
Walkable city/ 15 minute citu
One of the most famous environmentalists, most known for her work observing primates in the wild. Today, she travels around the world supporting her organization, roots and shoots. Some would say she's "good" over "all".
Jane Goodall
How many times can a glass bottle be recycled?
Endlessly! It has an unlimited recycling lifespan. (Recycle your glass!!)
What flightless bird can be found in South America, Australia, AND the Antarctic!
Penguins! More than half of their species are found outside of Antarctica
Name two kinds of pollinators
(extra 100 points for a cute drawing)
bees, butterflies, slugs, lemurs, moths, wasps, bats possoms, etc.
A vertical structure best for gardeners with limited space on the ground. Great for attracting pollinators AND reducing energy costs!
A green wall/ vertical garden!
How many times was Jane Fonda, an actress and long-time activist, arrested in 2019?
A) 1
B) 5
C) 3
D) 7
B) 5
Which of these can be recycled? (Don't overthink it)
A) Aerosol Cans
B) Used Pizza boxes
C) Dasani water bottles
D)Paper coffee cups
C) Dasani water bottles
What plant in Vampire Diaries are the vampires alergic to?
If you haven't seen vampire diaries...your loss bro go watch it!
Vervain
What animal stands on it's tippy toes? (can be multiple answers)
Elephants! Meerkats! Flap-necked chameleons! All digitigrades :)
The study of humanity, human groups, and culture
Anthropology
Which president established the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970?
(Also the only president to ever resign from office, a really slippery (watery) situation)
Richard Nixon
How much energy does recycling a single aluminum can save?
Enough power for a...
A) microwave for 30 minutes
B) the average American home for 2 minutes
C) a computer for 20 minutes
D) a TV for 3 hours
D) a TV for three hours
What day is Earth day?
( half points for correct month)
April 22nd!
What plant has flowers but no leaves?
Catcus!
A form of marketing where eco values are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization is environmentally friendly
Greenwashing >:(
This actor is famous for being green (literally!) He is a strong advocate against the Keystone XL pipeline. A co-host of the climate podcast, Outrage+Optimism and former Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change Convention. Lots of titles for a big guy.
Mark Ruffalo! (The Hulk)
Name a recycling plant within 15 minutes distance from Kennesaw.
SA recycling, ABC recycling, and Woodstock recycling