Animals
What is the slowest animal in the world?
Three-Toed Sloth
Koala
Turtle
Three-Toed Sloth
The founder of Earth Day is a senator from which state?
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ohio
How many indigenous people inhabit forests worldwide?
5 million
10 million
50 million
About 50 million
Which day is Earth Day?
April 20
April 21
April 22
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1 tree
5 trees
10 trees
1 tree!!!
According to North Carolina State University, one large tree is able to supply a day’s supply of oxygen for four people. Trees are also able to absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Butterfly
Bird
Bat
Bat
While flying squirrels and other mammals glide, they do not possess the anatomical adaptations for powered flight.
Unlike gliding mammals, bats can flap their wings, allowing them to actively generate lift, maintain altitude, and fly in complex patterns, including hovering, due to unique shoulder muscles.
Earth Day's date was chosen because it falls between which two events on college campuses?
Fall and Winter Break
Spring Break and Final Exams
Spring break and final exams
In order to maximize participation from college students and to ensure the highest potential for student engagement in environmental teach-ins!
What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet's oxygen?
Alaska
Hawaii
The Amazon
The Amazon
What year did Earth Day start?
1960
1970
1980
1970
Global forests helped the planet by removing _____ % of the human fossil fuel emissions each year?
11%
22%
33%
33%
A study conducted by the US Forest Service’s Northern Research Station found that between 1990 and 2007, global forests have removed 2.4 billion tons of carbon and have absorbed 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. This is equivalent to about one third of fossil fuel emissions. Forests, just like oceans, are carbon sinks.
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Eagle
Blue Bird
Dove
Dove
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
1 million
5 million
8 million
8 million tons
which is equivalent to dumping one garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute!
Some estimates say 11 to over 19 million metric tons of plastic waste enters the world's oceans every year!
The first Earth Day eventually led to the creation of which government agency?
Department of Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Department of Energy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
in December 1970
How many countries participate in Earth Day?
100 Countries
200 Countries
Over 193 Countries
Over 193 countries!
This makes it the world's largest secular observance! More than 1 billion people worldwide participate in Earth Day activities and events!
How much of the Earth’s land is covered by forests?
11%
21%
31%
31%
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
Turtle
Elephant
Snake
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Water bottle
Keurig Cups
Plastic Bags
All of them! Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags are all dangerous single use plastics!
Which president created the EPA?
President Clinton
President Bush
President Nixon
President Nixon
True or False
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming worldwide, and it produces about 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation in the tropical rainforests contributes more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than the sum of all cars and trucks that drive on the world’s roads.
True or False
The U.S. does not currently allow hunters to import animal trophies or parts.
False
Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on trophy imports for some African species and removed findings that gave broader permissions for importation. As such, trophy import applications for elephants, lions, across six African countries are currently being reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
50 years
100 years
200 years
200 years
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
1 to 500 species
500 to 800 species
800 to 1,500 species
More than 800 to 1,500 species!
Marine plastic harms more than 800 to 1,500 species worldwide through ingestion and entanglement, resulting in the deaths of over 100,000 marine mammals and 1 million seabirds annually! This affects all sea turtle species and over 80% of marine mammals!
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
0 degrees
1 degree
2 degrees
2 degrees
Most of this warming has occurred since 1975, with the 10 warmest years on record all taking place since 1998, driven primarily by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and land-use changes.
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Grasslands
Tundra
Tropical Rainforests
Worldwide, the tropics contain the most biodiversity, with rainforests being the areas that are the most rich in species. Although the tropical forests only cover 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain one half to three quarters of the world’s plant and animal species.
True or False
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.