Animals
What is the slowest Animal in the world
Sloth
When is Earth Day celebrated
April 22
What is the third planet from the sun
Earth
This vast rainforest in South America is often called the “lungs of the Earth"
The Amazon Rainforest
Turning used materials into new products instead of throwing them away.
Recycling
What is the only mammal capable of true flight
Bat
In what country did this holiday originate
USA
What bulgarian song was played in space
Izlel ye Delyo Haydutin
This polar region surrounds the North Pole and is rapidly losing sea ice due to climate change.
The Arctic
A type of plant or animal that is at risk of disappearing forever.
Endangered Species
Which bird is the universal symbol of peace
Dove
When was the first Earth Day
1970
What was the first animal in orbit
Stray dog named Laika
List at least 3 countries the Sahara Desert spans.
Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara
What is the term for cutting down large areas of forest?
Deforestation
What animals hold hands when they sleep so they dont lose each other?
Otter
How many people participated in the first Earth day celebration?
20 million
Which planet has the longest day in our solar system?
Venus --> 243 Earth Days!
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest in the world, where is it located.
Coast of Australia
What gas is most responsible for human-caused climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
What mammal can live over 200 years old
Some species of whales
How many countries participate in Earth day now?
Over 190
Which planet rotates on its side
Uranus
This mountain range in Asia contains the highest peak on Earth.
The Himalayas
What type of power plant splits atoms to produce energy?
Nuclear Power Plant