Earth Day
When is Earth Day?
April 22nd
Name one of the 3 R's
Reduce, reuse, recycle
What is global warming in Spanish?
el calentamiento global
How many moons does Earth have?
1
Earth is a part of a group of planets called _________.
The Milky Way
What uses the most electricity in a home?
1. Heat and air conditioning, 2. TV, or 3. Radio
Heat and air conditioning
What are the 3 R's in Spanish?
Reducir, reutilizar, y reciclar
Name 1 animal that is endangered because of global warming
Polar bears and penguins
Earth is the _______ planet from the sun.
3rd!
Besides Earth what other planet has plants and animals?
None!
Which country first celebrated Earth Day?
USA
What are 3 things you can recycle?
plastic bottles, glass bottles, paper, cans, cardboard boxes, etc.
Why are polar bears and penguins endangered because of global warming?
Ice is melting
What is the closest star to Earth?
The sun
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bats
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
Which one of the 3 R's means to cut down on your use of things?
Reduce
Name 2 things you can do to prevent global warming.
Carpool, recycle, etc.
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
365 1/4 days or 1 year
Name 1 way people celebrate Earth Day
Plant trees, hold rallies, etc.
What is the purpose of Earth Day?
To acknowledge the problems the Earth is facing and ways we can help fix them.
Name all three R's and what they mean
Reduce- to cut down, etc. Reuse- to use again, etc. Recycle- To recondition and adapt to a new use or function, etc.
What is global warming?
Global Warming is the increase of Earth's temperature because of the deterioration of the ozone layer.
What percentage of the Earth is water?
70%
Which city does car-free day on Earth Day?
New York City!