True/False
Rain forests like the ones in Indonesia are under threat, due to climate change
True
What state is the biggest trash-producer?
Michigan
In what year were plastic straws banned from the Portland Metro area?
Plastic straws have not been banned from the area.
How many marine animals are killed by plastic bag pollution each year?
100,000
As of 2017, China builds how many wind turbines every hour?
2
You can walk on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
False
Who is responsible for burning more plastic waste products, the U.S. or European Union?
European Union
How much do Portland stores charge for a non-reusable bag?
5 cents
How much is the planet heating up?
the Earth had warmed by about 1.7 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880
In what months does Oregon generate the most Wind power?
April through July
Burning of fossil fuels contributes to a positive feedback loop, in relation to carbon emissions and rising temperatures
True
Roughly _____ disposable diapers are used and thrown away before an average child is potty-trained.
8,000-10,000
How much is the fine for littering in Portland?
Up to $6250
In which hemisphere do CO2 levels change more throughout the year? Why?
Northern Hemisphere because there is more land and more seasonal plants in the northern hemisphere.
How many households does the Bonneville Dam supply with power per year?
500,000