Environment 1
What percent of freshwater does agriculture take up?
70%
How many years does it take for a glass bottle to decompose?
a) 20 years
b) 375 years
c) 3200 years
d) 4000 years
d) 4000 years
The main greenhouse gas cattle produce
methane
What are the 3 pillars of sustainability?
Environmental Economic Social
Name 3 forms of alternative energy
Solar, wind, water, (hydroelectric), Hydrogen
Which country is the #1 trash-producing country?
The United States
Approximately how much global electricity output is produced from renewable sources?
a. 1%
b. 5%
c. 10%
d. 20%
c. 10%
Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for _____ hours
a) 0 hours
b) half an hour
c) three hours
d) six hours
c) three hours
Which country has the best recycling rate?
Germany
The process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap
Recycling
What is an important part about fungi?
Spores
Who is a young environmental activist?
When was the first earth day?
a) 1960
b)1970
c)1980
d)1990
b) 1970
The Earth is 70% water. What percentage of it is suitable for human use – 10%, 5%, or .5%?
Unfortunately, humans can use only .5% of the world’s water. Did you know...? More than 97% of the Earth’s water is in salty oceans. Only 2.53% is fresh water, and icebergs encapsulate most of that. By 2015, 40% of the world's population will be experiencing a water shortage. This is why water conservation is essential. You can help by turning off the faucet when you are not using it, taking shorter showers, and encouraging your parents to buy more efficient appliances the next time they shop.
What percentage of mammals are currently in danger of extinction – 10%, 25%, or 35%?
25% of all mammals are currently in danger of extinction. This is mainly the result of the destruction of their native habitats, but other factors, such as reduced sources of food, also play a part.
About how many trees are cut down each day?
a)27,000
b) 13,000
c) 100,000
d)50,000
a) Around 27,000 trees are cut down each day
What is an Ecological Footprint?
area of land and water needed to support a person's lifestyle.
How many styrofoam cups do humans throw away in a year?
a) 25 thousand
b) 25 million
c) 25 billion
d) 25 trillion
d) Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups every year. ...
One tree makes how many pieces of paper? a) 1,000 b) 3,000 c) 5,000 d) 7,000
b) 3,000
How old are the world's oldest trees?
a)3,600 years
b)4,600 years
c)5, 600 years
d) 6,600 years
b) The world’s oldest trees are 4,600 year old Bristlecone pines in the USA.
What is the large floating trash pile in the ocean called?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Name 3 of the 10 most endangered animals on earth.
A five-minute shower uses how much water? a) 50 litres (13.2 Gallons)
b) 100 litres (26.4 Gallons)
c) 150 litres (39.6 Gallons)
d) 200 litres (52.8 Gallons)
b) 100 litres (26.4 Gallons)
Give three reasons why forests are crucial for maintaining life on Earth.
Forests are home to a majority of species on Earth. Additionally, the roots of trees hold topsoil in place so it does not wash away in rainstorms and ensures that plants can continue to flourish. Finally, trees remove carbon dioxide from the air, which slows global warming.
How many gallons of water are used to produce one pound of beef – 100, 1000, or over 2500 (380 , 3800 9,500 Liters) ?
Over 2500 gallons (9,500 Liters) of water are needed to produce just one pound of beef. Did you know...? The reason producing beef requires so much water is that the pastures that cattle graze on need to be flush with grass so the cattle can eat. Cattle must also drink water. Furthermore, water is also used for cleaning purposes.