Earth Facts
What covers most of the surface of the Earth?
Water
How many states are in the US?
50
What is pollution?
Something that can cause harm or poisonous effects to the Earth.
Do other countries struggle with pollution?
Yes!
What are the 5 Habitats?
Arctic/ Tundra
Ocean/ Aquatic
Grassland
Desert
Rain forest
How many continents does Earth have?
7
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa
Antarctica
How many planets are there?
8
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (Pluto got kicked out!)
What kinds of things can be recycled?
Plastic bottles
Cans
Paper
Cardboard
What can happen if trash enters the ocean?
Animals might eat it.
Trash might destroy habitats.
Which Habitat do Penguins, Sea Lions, Killer Whales, and Walruses belong to?
Arctic/ Tundra
How many days does it take the Earth to travel around the sun?
365
Name one habitat found in the United States
Deserts in California, Arizona, etc
Rain forests in Alaska, Hawaii, etc
Aquatic habitats in lakes, rivers, oceans surrounding the United States
True/False? Animals and plant life are affected by pollution
True
True or False? Traveling by plane causes pollution
True
Lions, Giraffes, Gazelles, Zebras, and Warthogs are part of what habitat?
Grasslands
What's the tallest mountain on Earth?
Mt. Everest
Does it ever snow in the desert?
Yes! Some deserts are very cold and there is sometimes snow
What is environmental sustainability?
Environmental sustainability is the responsible way to interact with the Earth to maintain a healthy environment for everyone
Name one thing we can do to help the planet.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle objects.
Use sustainable travel (carpool, bus, bicycle)
Use less electricity
Sea Turtles, Salmon, Sharks, Starfish, and Lobsters are apart of what Habitat?
Ocean/ Aquatic
What's the third planet from the Sun?
Earth!
What's the capitol of Washington D.C.?
Trick question! There is none. Its the Country's capitol
Name an animal that is threatened by pollution or climate change
All animals, including people!
Describe one problem that can happen if Earth becomes too hot.
Ice caps can melt, causing oceans to rise.
People and animals living in hot climates will experience hotter, drier weather.
Ocean animals like corals and shellfish will have a hard time making hard shells.
Snakes, Scorpions, Lizards, and Camels belong to what habitat?
Desert