Pollution
What kind of pollution happens when there's too much noise in the environment?
Noise Pollution
Coral reefs are made by tiny animals called what?
coral polyps
Who is credited with inventing the light bulb?
thomas edison
This large mammal has a trunk and big ears.
the elephant
What instrument is used to measure temperature ?
thermometer
This common type of pollution involves harmful gases released by cars and factories.
Air Pollution
Which ocean has the largest coral reef system in the world?
pacific ocean
This invention lets people talk to each other across long distances instantly.
the telephone
What animal is known as the fastest land animal?
cheetah
What natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
Earthquake
What is the term for garbage that ends up in oceans and harms marine life?
Ocean pollution
What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef system?
Great Barrier Reef
What invention, created by the Wright brothers in 1903, changed the way people travel the world?
the airplane
What bird is known for mimicking human speech?
parrots
What do we call a giant sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption?
tsunami
This harmful gas, created by burning fossil fuels, contributes to global warming.
Carbon Dioxide CO2
This environmental problem causes coral reefs to lose their color and die.
coral bleaching
This device, invented in the 20th century, changed the way people listen to music.
the radio
What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?
reptile
What natural disaster can result from prolonged heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt, often overflowing rivers?
flood
What is the name of the giant patch of plastic waste floating in the Pacific Ocean?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Coral reefs are often called the "___ of the sea" because of their rich biodiversity.
rainforest
This ancient invention, often round and used for movement, changed transportation forever.
the wheel
This sea creature can change color to blend into its surroundings.
octopus
What is the name for a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?
tornado