Earth Day 2
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
Which of these energy sources are not renewable energy?
A) Solar energy
B) Nuclear energy
C) Tidal energy
D) Geothermal energy
B) Nuclear energy
Which day is Earth Day?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
True of False: Earth's volcanoes emit 5 million tons of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere every year.
False.
Volcanoes generate 200 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
Which planet is second from the Sun?
Venus
What percentage of the ocean have humans explored?
5%
Although we are able to map 20% of the ocean.
More than half of the breathable air comes from where?
The ocean
What does 'sustainable' mean?
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
How many days takes it take Earth to complete one full orbit?
365 days
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
Antarctica
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?
Which country emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
True or False: Deforestation is the first leading cause of global warming in the world.
False.
Pollution is the first leading cause of climate change whereas deforestation is the second leading cause.
True or False: 500 million straws are used every day.
true
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
693
A 2015 Plymouth University study compiled reports recorded from around the world and found evidence of 44,000 animals becoming entangled or swallowing plastic debris, accounting for a total of 693 marine species.
What percent of glaciers holds Earth's fresh water reserves?
69%
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
True
Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.