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What kind of gas do humans exhale?
CO2- carbon dioxide
What percentage of Earth's oxygen amount comes from the Amazon Rainforest?
20%
How many gallons of water are used in a 10 minute shower?
20 gallons
What is fast fashion?
Quick, cheaply made clothes
Is the US in ecological deficit or ecological reserve?
ecological deficit - meaning we exceed our ecological footprint
Which US state is the least sustainable?
Arizona
Name 3 RENEWABLE energy sources
Solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, etc.
Humans are unable to hear the sounds of this animal.
What a giraffe?
What percentage of fast fashion becomes waste?
85%
What percentage of microplastics come from clothing materials?
35%
Which US state has the most urbanized land (cities)?
California
What is the life expectancy of a person living in Central Africa?
53 years vs 78 in USA
What is the largest mammal?
The blue whale
Water pollution from Hershey, PA, impacts which major waterway?
What is the Chesapeake Bay
The definition of ecological footprint.
How much demand human consumption places on the biosphere?
How much food grown globally is wasted every year? (%)
30%
Name 1 extinct animal and 1 endangered animal
Dodo Bird, dinosaurs, etc.
Several
The only mammal that can fly
A bat
Name 2 brands that are conscientious of their environmental impact. Name 2 brands that are harmful to the environment
Levi's, Nike, Adidas
Ediktd, Hollister, Shein,
List 3 ways to lower YOUR carbon footprint
Drive less, walk more, eat less meat, buy less goods, lower electricity usage, etc.
Which US state has the most natural (unused) land?
Alaska
Which country/region has the highest biodiversity?
Brazil- Amazon Rainforest
Which animal can lift up to 50 lbs more than it's body weight?
An ant