Basic Information
What is the main purpose of Earth Day?
To raise awareness about protecting the environment
Cutting down trees in forests is called _____
Deforestation
If there isn't enough drinking water, we say there is drinking water ____
Scarcity
True or False: The air everywhere is very clean
False
What problem does Earth Hour address?
We use a lot of energy
Is Earth Day a religious holiday?
No
True or False: Trees help to prevent global warming
True
Drinking water ____ refers to whether or not the water is clean
Safety
True or false: oxygen causes global warming
False
How does Earth Hour help to solve the problem of our energy use?
By raising awareness
When is Earth Day?
22 April (every year)
Throwing our rubbish wherever we want is called ____
Littering
Very small plastics that can enter our water bodies are called _____
Micro-plastics
Coal, oil and gas are called _______
Fossil fuels
On what day is Earth Hour?
The last Saturday of March
Where is Earth Day observed?
All around the world
A material that is harmful for the environment
Plastic
Can micro-plastics end up inside our bodies?
Yes
Name a fossil fuel
Coal/oil/gas
The clothing industry produces what percent of global CO2 emissions?
10%
In which year did the first Earth Day take place?
1970
Is plastic biodegradable or non-biodegradable?
Non-biodegradable
What percent of the world's water is freshwater?
3%
Is solar energy clean and renewable?
Yes
The "3 Rs" are: _____, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduce