Earth Day Facts
Earth Day is celebrated on this date every year.
What is April 22nd?
*Earth day started in 1970
This pollution is an invisible danger. It cannot be seen, but it is present nonetheless, both on land and under the sea. It is any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms.
What is noise pollution?
The most popular movie, based on a book by Dr. Seuss, to watch on Earth Day.
What is The Lorax?
This term refers to the variety of life forms on Earth.
What is biodiversity?
These are the three "R's".
What is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle?
Earth Day first started in this country.
What is the United States?
Having these in your home will help reduce pollution.
What are plants?
This is the most popular activity done on Earth Day.
What is planting trees?
One way individuals can help protect biodiversity in their local community?
Any of the following accepted:
Plant Native Species: By planting native plants in your garden or green spaces, you can provide food and habitat for local wildlife, supporting biodiversity in your area.
Reduce Chemical Use: Avoid using pesticides and chemical fertilizers in your garden. Chemicals can harm beneficial insects, birds, and other wildlife essential for a healthy ecosystem.
Support Conservation Organizations: Get involved with local conservation groups or volunteer for community clean-up events to help preserve natural habitats and protect endangered species in your area.
List one way that is currently being used to deal with the growing 'plastic problem'
What is bag tax, straw ban, plastic ban, make roads or build houses from waste material?
In 2000, this famous actor served as Chair of Earth Day?
Leonardo DiCaprio
More than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to this life sustaining item.
What is drinking water?
You can take someone with you to school /university /work and save gas.
What is car pooling?
This phenomenon occurs when a large percentage of species vanish within a relatively short period.
What is a mass extinction?
These large masses of floating plastic waste, primarily found in the ocean, pose a significant threat to marine life.
What are garbage patches?
Title of the documentary made by the famous actor above.
What is Before the Flood?
This pollutant damages soil, plants, and statues.
What is acid rain?
High Point High School has met twice this year to participate in this popular Earth Day activity.
What is picking up litter?
This strategy involves setting aside protected areas to conserve biodiversity.
What is habitat preservation or conservation?
This country is often cited as one of the largest producers of plastic waste globally, with a significant portion of it ending up in the ocean.
What is China?
This is the 2024 Earth Day Theme.
What is Planet versus Plastics?
A mixture of pollutants in the atmosphere that affect visibility.
What is smog?
Minecraft, a popular videogame, has an Earth Day version that teaches players about these two concepts (name any one).
What is recycling and biodiversity?
These are the main threats to biodiversity, often referred to by the acronym HIPPO, you must list 2.
What are habitat destruction, invasive species, pollution, population growth, and overharvesting?
This term describes the practice of using reusable containers, bags, and products instead of single-use plastics.
What is plastic-free living or zero waste lifestyle?