Water/Ocean
Where does most of Earth's breathable air come from?
The ocean!
What invasive vine nicknamed "the vine that ate the South" blankets landscapes in the US?
(Hint: It's all over Alabama and in Tuscaloosa)
What country is the top trash-producing country in the world?
The United States
What is the result when industrial chemicals combine with condensing water vapor?
Acid Rain
The first Earth Day eventually led to the creation of which government agency?
What is the Environmental Protection Agency? (EPA)
By 2050, there will be more trash than ___ in the ocean?
Fish
How many BILLIONS of trees are cut down each year?
What is 15 Billion?
How much of the plastic waste created by humans is not recycled?
91%
In the year 2025 which city was generally considered to have America's worst air pollution problem?
What is Los Angeles?
Arsenic, benzene, and radon are a few examples of which type of cancer-causing substances in the environment?
Carcinogens
What percentage of the Coral reefs have faced significant damage?
Approximately 84%, due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing.
These are important for medicinal research, coastal protection, biodiversity, and to support fish species.
How to help: Reduce carbon footprint, choose sustainable seafood, support businesses helping the environment, and avoid products with harsh chemicals.
A single tree produces enough air to supply how many people for a year?
What is Four?
According to National Geographics, about how much plastic waste is in our ocean (in pieces. How many pieces?)
What is 5.25 Trillion?
What newer technology poses a risk to the atmosphere?
AI. It releases greenhouse gases through the use of fossil fuels. It uses large amounts of fresh water, straining local water supplies.
What oil company was responsible for the Deepwater Horizon spill, which dumped 206 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico during three months in 2010?
BP
What American river caught fire in 1969 from all the waste and pollution filling it?
What is the Cuyahoga River?
What is considered the biggest threat to our Earth at the moment?
(Environmentally speaking)
Climate Change.
100% reusability, durability that isn't affected by repeated use or recycling, and a fast turnover time for recycling are reasons to choose what material for bottles?
Glass
Sorry, I ran out of atmosphere questions. Have another Ocean question:
What is the most common type of plastic found in oceans?
Plastic bags
(Polyethelene is also acceptable)
In 2021, a brand of aquarium moss sold at pet stores around the nation was revealed to contain what invasive species, which has wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes since the late 1980's?
Zebra Mussells
What marine animal is affected by single-use plastics in the ocean
Sea Turtles
BONUS QUESTION
What are the most environmentally friendly companies?
I listed the top seven, and you will get 500 points for every correct company.
Schneider Electric, Patagonia, Nike, Tentree, Unilever, Microsoft, and IKEA
What is the most important thing to recycle?
What is Plastic?
What is the main pollutant causing the ozone hole over Antarctica?
Chlorofluorocarbons
Widely used in refrigerators, spray cans, and fire extinguishers.
Which bestselling book warned of the effects of pesticides? (Specifically during World War 2)
What is Silent Spring by Rachel Carson?