Planet Earth
Going Green
Wildlife
Plant Life
Trivia
Trivia
Unscramble
Unscramble
100
Earth takes approximately this many days to orbit the Sun.
365!
100
Instead of driving, someone can do these environmentally conscious things as a form of transportation:
Walk, Ride Bikes, Carpool, Take Public Transport
100
This insect is responsible for pollinating plants and produce!
Bees
Bees are essential to the environment because they serve as primary pollinators, transferring pollen between plants to facilitate reproduction. This process sustains plant biodiversity, yields seeds and fruits that feed wildlife, and supports the growth of trees and flowers that purify the air and prevent soil erosion
100
This part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
Roots
100
What are the 3 R's of Environment?
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
The 3 Rs of the environment are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. They represent a foundational waste hierarchy designed to minimize the amount of trash we throw away, conserve natural resources, and reduce pollution!
100
This bin is usually used to throw out paper, cardboard, and hard plastic containers. In Toronto, It is usually blue!
Recycling Bin!
What to Put in Your Blue Bin:
- Paper & Cardboard: Flattened cardboard, boxboard (cereal/tissue boxes), newspaper, magazines, envelopes, and flyers.
- Plastics: Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs (e.g., yogurt/margarine), and clear plastic clamshells (e.g., berry containers) with lids securely fastened.
- Flexible Plastics: Plastic grocery bags, bread bags, dry cleaning bags, and bubble wrap (place these all together inside one securely tied plastic bag).
- Metals: Aluminum and steel food/beverage cans, aluminum foil, trays, pie plates, and aerosol cans.
- Glass: Clean, non-alcoholic food jars and bottles (remove lids).
100
RTEAH
EARTH
100
UETRNA
NATURE
200
About 71% Of The Earths Surface Is Covered By This:
A) Land
B) Water
C) Mountains
B) Water
About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, while the remaining 29% consists of land
200
Grocery Stores Sell These To Costumers To Reuse To Reduce Waste:
Reusable Grocery Bags!
200
These hardworking animals build dams that create wetlands for many other species:
Beavers!
Beavers build dams that create wetland ecosystems. These wetlands maintain land moisture, mitigate local flooding, and act as firebreaks against wildfires!
200
Planting trees helps remove this gas from the atmosphere:
A) Oxygen
B) Methane Gas
C) Carbon Dioxide
C) Carbon Dioxide
Planting trees combats climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, filters air pollution, prevents soil erosion, and reduces stormwater runoff. Locally, it lowers urban temperatures, lowers household energy bills through natural shading, and improves mental health.
200
Which Bin Should A Wrapper Of A Granola Bar Be Thrown Out?
The Garbage Bin!
Garbage bins are exclusively intended for household waste that cannot be recycled or composted. In the Toronto area, accepted items generally include soiled paper towels/tissues, broken glass/dishes (wrapped safely), disposable diapers, Styrofoam, and non-recyclable plastics (like cling wrap or chip bags)
200
The Artist Known As "The King Of Pop" Sang A Powerful Song On The Importance of Taking Care Of Our Planet?
Michael Jackson - Earth Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU&list=RDXAi3VTSdTxU&start_radio=1
200
SLTPIAC
PLASTIC
200
OSPCTOM
COMPOST
300
Earth is the largest planet in our solar system:
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter. It is a massive gas giant with an equatorial diameter of roughly 88,846 miles (142,984 km), making it about 11 times wider than Earth.
300
When you leave a room, you should always do this to save energy:
Turn Off The Lights!
Turning off lights saves energy, cuts down on carbon emissions, and extends your bulb's lifespan. While the savings with modern LED bulbs are tiny, turning off lights has a surprisingly big impact on ecosystems and even animal behaviour!
300
This earth-dwelling creature improves soil health by breaking down organic matter.
A Worm!
300
Trees can "Talk" to each other:
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Beneath the forest floor, tree roots are connected by a web of mycorrhizal fungi. This symbiotic relationship facilitates incredible interactionsrees communicate through a hidden underground network of fungi and by releasing airborne chemicals. Dubbed the "Wood Wide Web," this system allows them to share vital nutrients, send chemical warning signals about pests or drought, and nurture younger saplings
300
These Food Items Are The Most Frequently Thrown Out By Households:
A) Cheese & Meat
B) Fruits & Vegetables
C) Chips & Candy
B) Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetables and fruits are the most frequently thrown out foods by families, typically accounting for nearly half of all household food waste. They spoil quickly, are frequently overbought, and are often tossed simply because they have minor cosmetic blemishes.
300
The Most Common Animals To Break Into Our Garbage Bins In Toronto Are:
300
CYRCELE
RECYCLE
300
RLSOA NLPAES
SOLAR PANELS
400
What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth that helps support life called?
The atmosphere!
The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the atmosphere. It is held in place by gravity and is primarily composed of nitrogen (~78%), oxygen (~20.9%), and trace amounts of other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapour.
400
People attach these to the roofs of their houses to create a renewable power source:
Solar Panels:
Replacing standard grid electricity with solar panels means generating your own renewable power via a Photovoltaic (PV) system. By producing your own clean energy, you can significantly reduce your reliance on the grid, lower your monthly utility costs, and increase your energy independence!
400
These ocean animals help keep coral reefs healthy by eating algae that can overgrow the reef:
Sea Turtles!
400
This process allows plants to make their own food using sunlight.
A) Photosyncronize
B) Photosynthesis
C) Photosupersize
B) Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the biological process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy. They use light, water H2O, and carbon dioxide CO2 to create energy-rich sugars (glucose) for food, releasing oxygen O2 into the atmosphere as a byproduct.
400
This Type Of Pollution Comes From Cars And Factories:
Air Pollution!
Air pollution is the contamination of the atmosphere with hazardous substances—including gases, liquids, and solid particles that can harm the environment! It affects both outdoor environments (ambient air) and indoor spaces!
400
Which bin should left over food waste be thrown out?
(Banana Peels, Eaten Chicken Wings)
The Compost or Green Bin!
Compost and Green Bins accept a mixture of food scraps, yard waste, and soiled paper products. Because rules vary slightly depending on your municipality (such as the City of Toronto), check the local guide to ensure you are sorting correctly!
Accepted Items
- Food Waste: Fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, poultry, fish (including bones), dairy, eggs and eggshells, baked goods, grains, pasta, and nuts.
- Paper Products: Soiled paper towels, napkins, tissues, paper plates, and food-soiled takeout containers or pizza boxes (unwaxed).
- Kitchen Items: Coffee grounds, filters, and paper tea bags.
- Yard Waste: Houseplants, soil, leaves, brush, twigs, and grass clippings.
- Certified Compostable Bags: Depending on your area, certified compostable bags are often accepted to line your bin
400
LTPOINLUO
POLLUTION
400
YSEMCTESO
ECOSYSTEM
500
What Is The Line In The Middle Of The Earth Called?
A) Equalizer
B) Equator
C) Ecuador
B) Equator
The equator is an imaginary circle around the middle of the Earth, located exactly halfway between the North and South Poles. It divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres!
500
Wind Can Be Used As A Renewable Energy Source:
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Wind power is a clean, cost-effective, and renewable energy source. It works by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy using massive aerodynamic blades and a generator.
Here is how wind power functions and its impact today:
- How it Works: When wind blows, it causes the turbine's blades to spin. This rotational motion spins a drive shaft, which powers a generator. The generator converts the spinning mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is then sent through the electrical grid directly to homes, schools, and businesses
- Environmental Benefits: Generating electricity from wind produces zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero air or water pollution while in use
500
This very large marine mammal's waste helps fertilize ocean ecosystems and supports the growth of tiny plants:
A Whale!
500
The Amazon Rainforest is often called the "_____ of the Earth."
A) Lungs
B) Heart
C) Brain
A) Lungs
The Amazon is called the "lungs of the Earth" because its massive canopy breathes in greenhouse gases and exhales oxygen, mirroring human respiration. The vast tropical forest acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing roughly 150 to 200 billion tons of CO2 and regulating global climate patterns!
500
The combined weight of all of the ants on earth weighs more than all humans on earth:
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE!
The combined weight of ants on the planet is higher than all human beings. The world has over 7 billion people, and 100 trillion ants, Therefore combined they weigh more!
500
Americans throw away 25 _______ Styrofoam cups every year!
A) Thousand
B) Million
C) Trillion
C) Trillion
Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups every year! Styrofoam is not biodegradable. Switching to single use options will help cut down on Styrofoam pollution.
500
NMEINRTEVNO
ENVIRONMENT
500
EHPSATMREO
ATMOSPHERE