Global Warming
What is global warming?
Rising heat in the atmosphere from greenhouse gases
Turbines are an example of which renewable energy source?
Wind power
What biome has a very cold climate year round & is found in the northern and southern most regions of Earth
Arctic
How many parts of the Amazon Rain Forest have been destroyed?
a.) 1/5 b.) 1/6 c.) 1/4 d.) 1/3
a.) 1/5
What are the three principles of lyndhurst :)
PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, AND TRADITION!!!
What are some human causes of global warming?
Pollution by cars, factories, etc.
What is renewable energy?
Energy that renews itself, lasts for a long period, consumes little resources,
Which biome is very humid, has lots of rain year round, has high biodiversity, & is typically located near the equator
Rainforest
Einstein predicted that, once the ( ) disappear, mankind can only survive another four years.
a.) Butterflies b.) Flies c.) Ants d.) Bees
d.) bees
What's better: Dunkin or Starbucks
Dunkin (correct answer)
What are ways we can help stop or slow global warming?
Walk more, use less energy, take public transportation, plant trees, bicycling, etc.
Name two examples of renewable energy
Solar power, wind power, hydropower, etc.
This biome receives little to no rainfall and is characterized by extreme temperatures and low humidity
Desert
Which kind of bird is good at capturing voles, and has great benefits for agriculture?
a.) Egret b.) Woodpecker c.) Swallow d.) Owl
a.) Egret
What is the population of Lyndhurst?
a.) 23,458 b.) 18,079 c.) 22,276 d.)30,325
c.) 22,276
What country is the largest source of global warming pollution?
China followed by the United States
What are some cons to renewable energy?
It is often expensive and not accessible to everyone. It can also sometimes negatively impact the environment like ecosystem disruption.
This biome is generally open and continuous and it has fairly flat areas of grass with little trees
Grasslands
Which animal is the most endangered?
a.) Amur Leopard b.) Rhino c.) Orangutan d.) Gorilla
a.) Amur Leopard
What year did Stephen Hawking predict the world will end?
a.) 3000 b.) 2600 c.) 2400 d.) 3200
b.) 2600
Among the reasons that lead him to lean towards this idea are global warming, climate change and the greenhouse effect.
How do trees help prevent global warming
Trees (and plants) take in carbon dioxide, and release oxygen, via photosynthesis.
What type of renewable energy comes from the Earth's core?
Geothermal energy
What biome do we live in
Deciduous forest
What is the rarest plant on Earth?
a.) Western Underground Orchid
b.) Venda Cycad
c.) Jellyfish Tree
d.) Coral Tree (Erythrina Schliebenii)
d.) Coral Tree (Erythrina Schliebenii)
What is Tuero's zodiac sign
Libra! (we think)