Climate Change
What is the main cause of climate change?
Greenhouse gas emissions
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
Which animal contributes to climate change the most?
Cow
Sam and her two friends go to the same school in separate vehicles. What is a more sustainable method of getting to school?
Ride in the same car
What element is this? [Ar]
Argon
How does climate change affect our planet?
Global warming, rising sea levels
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern
Which ocean is the colossal squid found in?
Which renewable resource creates the most electricity in the world?
Hydroelectricity
What is a common hydrocarbon made of 1 carbon and 4 hydrogens?
Methane
How many millimeters do the oceans rise every year (3mm)?
3.5mm
What is the name for a group of parrots?
Pandemonium of Parrots
What type of tree is the tallest?
Redwood
Where does Canada get most of its electricity from?
Hydroelectricity
What are the basic building blocks of protein?
Amino Acids
Which greenhouse gases are produced by cars (3 gases)?
Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Nitrous oxide
When did Isaac Newton discover gravity?
1666
Where is the heart of the shrimp found?
The head
What is a method of sustainability that is not mentioned in the example. (Ex. using reusable bags instead of plastic when shopping)
Use reusable energy (solar), conserve water, grow a garden, reduce plastic waste, switch from single-use to multi-use (open to more answers)
What are the elements that make up a PFA?
Carbon and Fluorine
How might you contribute positively to climate change?
ex: walking, public transit, renewable energy
Found in Oceania, this flightless bird is known for its powerful kick and size
Cassowary
What are the 2 reproductive cycles in plants
Sporophyte and Gametophyte
Which substance discovered in 1802 on a Peruvian Island was considered to be one of the first “fertilizers” for soil?
Guano
What is the name of this organic compound?
4-ethyl, 3-methylhexane
Or: 3-ethyl, 4-methylhexane