Earth Day
Approximately how many people participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the world’s largest secular observance?
A: 500 million
B: One billion
C: Three billion
B – One billion
The adorable sea slug known as the leaf sheep is unusual for an animal because it can get energy how?
A: By desalinating sea water.
B: From photosynthesis.
C: By dissolving plastic.
B. From photosynthesis
Most old-growth forests on Canada’s West Coast are protected from logging.
True or false?
False.
In what year did the first Earth Day take place?
A: 1966
B: 1970
C: 1974
B – 1970
What flower is the earliest food source for pollinators in the spring?
Dandelions! They are also known for lowering blood pressure and reducing heart disease when eaten.
Immersing yourself mindfully in nature is known in Japan as “Shinrin-Yoku.” What does this literally mean?
A: “Forest bathing”
B: “Going green”
C: “Returning to your roots”
A – “Forest bathing”
Find out what forest bathing means—and how it can improve your health.
What animal’s population plunged from roughly 60 million in 1800 to less than 1,000 in 1889?
A: The plains bison
B: The western lowland gorilla
C: The Asian elephant
A – The plains bison.
Tree rings can predict climate change. True or false?
True. A tree’s rings don’t only reveal its age, they can also indicate the occurrence of natural disasters such as a volcanic eruption or a drought event.
Who wrote, “We forget that we don’t need everything… material things satisfy human beings only so much”?
A: David Attenborough
B: Greta Thunberg and Francisco Vera
C: David Suzuki and Holly Dressel
C – David Suzuki and Holly Dressel.
What flower got a virus in the 17th century, that caused colorful streaks in the petals, making them a rare commodity. Hint: these diseased plants were once more desired than gold...
Tulips. The virus is called the tulip break virus and the colorful streaks in the petals were so unique that these bulbs were worth more than $2000/plant.
It’s hard to recycle plastic that’s dirty, low-value or mis-sorted. So, even though many of us put our plastic waste in the blue bin, what percentage of it actually gets recycled?
A: Around 50%
B: Around 22%
C: Around 9%
C – Around 9%. Reducing single-use plastics would be more effective.
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
Hippopotamus
More than half of all tree species exist in only one country. True or false?
True. There are 60,000 tree species in the world and many are threatened with extinction. Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia have the highest totals for native tree species.
Who described earth as “a brilliant jewel in the black velvet sky”?
A: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
B: Environmentalist Jane Goodall
C: Musician Sting
A – Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
The winner of The Kentucky Derby is draped with a blanket what flower?
Roses.
Globally, 2020 was the hottest year so far on record.
True or false?
True.
What object does a male penguin often gift to a female penguin to win her over?
A pebble
Let's brainstorm. What are some benefits of trees? List anything you can think of.
Around what proportion of the world’s fisheries are currently pushed beyond their biological limits?
A: One third
B: One fifth
C: 10%
B. One Fifth
Which one of these plants does not grow from a bulb?
A. Tulip
B. Daisy
C. Iris
D. Daffodil
B. Daisy
In 2015, which country became the first to outlaw planned obsolescence?
A: Rwanda
B: The Netherlands
C: France
France.
A dog sweats through which part of its body?
Its paws
Trees can communicate and defend themselves from attacking insects. True or false?
TRUE! Scientists have found that trees can flood their leaves with chemicals called phenolics when the insects begin their raid. They can also signal danger to other trees so they can start their own defense. Willow trees, for example, emit certain chemicals when they’re attacked by webworms. Other willows then produce more tannin, making their leaves harder for the pests to digest.
In which state did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24, 1989.
Orchid plants need a soil medium to grow and flourish. True or false?
False. They have air roots and will rot if in deep soil.