Animals
Plastics
Climate Change
Earth Day Facts
Earth Affects
100
What is the slowest animal in the world?
Three-Toed Sloth
100
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
- They mistake it for food and cannot digest it
- They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim
100
True or False: The greenhouse effect happens because greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation.
True: These gases absorb longwave (infrared) radiation emitted from Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping to space.
100
Which day is Earth Day?
Earth Day falls on April 22nd.
100
How many trees does it take to provide a day’s supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
According to North Carolina State University, one large tree is able to supply a day’s supply of oxygen for four people. Trees are also able to absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
200
What sea mammal uses unique whistles, functioning like names, and maintain complex social relationships.
Dolphins
200
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
200
True/False: Oceans absorb roughly 90% of excess heat, causing sea levels to rise 8–9 inches since 1880 and destroying half of the world's coral reefs in the last 30 years.
True
200
What year did Earth Day start? (Will take correct decade.)
1970
200
True or False: About 1 animal and plant species are threatened with extinction due to Biodiversity Loss.
False: 1 MILLION!!
300
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
300
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
8 million tons
300
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
300
How many countries participate in Earth Day?
Over 193 making it the world's largest secular, environmental observance.
300
How much (%) of the Earth’s land is covered by forests? (Will take number within 10%)
31%
400
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
400
What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic? (point per answer)
Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags
400
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
China
400
True or False: Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
Deforestation in the tropical rainforests contributes more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than the sum of all cars and trucks that drive on the world’s roads.
400
True or False: The movement has driven the creation of the EPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act.
True: The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, mobilized 20 million Americans. . This massive public outcry forced environmental issues into mainstream politics, establishing laws that still protect habitats and wildlife today.
500
These mammals are vital for a healthy planet, acting as massive carbon sinks that help combat climate change. Through their feces, they provide nutrients for phytoplankton, which produce roughly 70% of the world's oxygen. A single whale can lock away 33 tons of on average, far more than a tree
whales
500
Plastic pollution is a critical environmental crisis, with over 400 million tons produced annually doubling in the last two decades. What % of plastics is recycled?
9%
500
True or False: Climate change does not affect people.
False: Globally it affects people by causing extreme heat, severe storms, droughts, and rising sea levels.
500
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?
Tropical Rainforests
Worldwide, the tropics contain the most biodiversity, with rainforests being the areas that are the most rich in species. Although the tropical forests only cover 6% of the Earth’s surface, they contain one half to three quarters of the world’s plant and animal species.
500
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.
