Wildlife
What kind of snake warns you it's there with a sound its tail makes?
Rattlesnake
Where does the energy that solar panels use come from?
The sun
What is it called when you drop trash on the ground instead of throwing it away?
Littering
All birds can fly.
False
What is water's chemical formula?
H2O
What is the loudest insect in the world?
The cicada
What color is associated with renewable energy?
Green
What are the three 'R's of waste management?
Reduce, reuse, recycle (in that order!)
Porcupines can shoot their quills.
False
What percentage of the human body is made of water?
A) 20% B) 32% C) 66% D) 98%
C) 66%
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Why are fossil fuels called that?
They're formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals
What are two things someone can do to reduce waste?
Recycle, buy secondhand when possible, use reusable products instead of single-use ones, etc.
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than there are people on Earth.
True
What river is a major source of water in Nebraska?
Platte River
How many eyes do bees have?
5
Which state has the most wind turbines in the Midwest?
Iowa
Within 100 years, how long does it take a plastic bottle to decompose?
450 (350 - 550)
Water is the only substance found naturally on Earth in three states of matter.
How many gallons of water must a cow drink to make one gallon of milk?
A) 1 B) 4 C) 8 D)27
B) 4
What is the largest living structure on Earth?
Coral reefs
What color of visible light has the most energy?
In what year was the first Earth Day?
1970
Hot water freezes faster than cold water.
True! (And we don't really know why!)
What were the first water pipes in the U.S. made from?
Hollowed out logs