What famous children's author, who is known for rhyming, is behind the quote “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
Dr. Suess
Most of Earth's breathable air comes from where?
The ocean
What is TN's national park called ?
Great Smoky Mountains
A single tree produces enough air to supply in its lifetime for how many people for a year? 0-10
4
Name 3 of the 6 biggest environmental problems of 2024
Fossil Fuels, Deforestation, Air Quality, Drinking Water, Waste, Natural Resources
Who took a zero-carbon voyage from Europe to the United States to raise awareness of climate change?
Greta Thunberg
Earth day began in which country?
USA
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
Plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our ocean and Great Lakes. Plastic debris can come in all shapes and sizes, but those that are less than five millimeters in length (or about the size of a pencil eraser) are called
Microplastics
Name one of the worst single use plastics.
Straws, stirrers, cups, and balloons
Was crowned King over his specific area 3 months ago and second in command only top high King Grantonious and falls under the superior rule of supreme overlord Timothius. All of these people are under the reign of High Supreme Overlord Cassitonius
Your Gracious, Humble, Kind, Magnificant, and overall completely awesome King Daniel.
An oil spill in which State inspired the creation of Earth Day? 100 Bonus points for year and additional 100 points for the city.
1969 Santa Barbara oil spill in California
Earth Day's founding was partially inspired by protestors against what?
The Vietnam War
When did Earth Day go global? Ends in a 0 and is in-between 1900-2000
1990
Name 3 of the 10 animals on the World's Most Critically Endangered Animals list
Which President signed the Paris Agreement?
Barack Obama
In 2011, 28 million trees were planted in which country for the Earth Day "Plant Trees, Not Bombs" campaign?
Afghanistan
Name 1 of the 3 biggest national parks in the US
Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon
How many trees are there for every person on Earth?
400 trees
What is the theme of Earth Day 2024?
Planet vs. Plastics
Which president created the EPA?
Richard Nixon
What is the order of planets in order of distance from the sun?
In order of distance from the sun they are; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto
In this beloved children’s book and an animated film that has captured the hearts of people of all ages. What small, mustached creature with a powerful message about environmental conservation, has become an iconic symbol of the importance of taking care of our planet?
The Lorax
How many million acres of forest are lost every year due to deforestation? 0-20
18 million
earthday.org is working with Malaysian organizations to host the largest cleanup in Earth Day history. They will also plant more than 1 million_____.
1 million trees.