Animals
Three-Toed Sloth
What percentage of all plastics ever made are still on Earth (not recycled or broken down?
A 56%. C. 79%
B.67% D. 90%
What is C 79%
79% of all plastic ever made still sitting in landfills or the environment
Which statement is true
A Greenhouse gases act like a blanket trapping heat from escaping back into space. Warming the Earth
B Greenhouse gases act like a screen allowing heat to escape back into space. Warming the Earth
What is A
Greenhouse gases act like the glass in a greenhouse, allowing sunlight to enter while trapping heat from escaping back into space.
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?
A. 3 C 1
B 12 D 10
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.
A marsupial has a pouch to carry its young. What is the only marsupial from North America?
A kangaroo. C. American Beaver
B Opossum D. Sugar Glider
What is B opossum
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
Which of these is NOT a concern of the Earth warming?
A. Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters
B. Droughts, floods will give us less food
C. More earthquakes will happen
D. The hotter Earth will stop satellite technology
What is D
The hotter Earth will stop satellite technology is something I just made up
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
Global forests helped the planet by removing _____ % of the human fossil fuel emissions each year?
A. 24% B 54% C. 33% D. 19%
Hint: approximately 1/3 of the human fossil fuel emissions each year
What is C 33%
A study found that global forests have removed 2.4 billion tons of carbon and have absorbed 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually.
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
How many tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
A. 4 million tons C. 6 million tons
B. 9 million tons D. 8 million tons
What is 8 million tons
True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.
True
How many countries participate in Earth Day?
A. Over 687. C. Over 193
B. Under 150 D Over 230
What is C. Over 193
Earth Day has over one billion people globally, making it one of the largest events humans recognize as a united group
True or False
California often runs on 100% clean energy
True
CA does run 100% clean using renewables energy like nuclear, solar, wind and hydro) for at least part of the day.
The state's goal is to have a 100% clean electricity grid by 2045
What animal is known as ships of the deserts?
What is a camel
Scientist predict
A. There will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.
B. There will be more plastic then birds on land by 2050
What is A.
There will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
A. India C. China
B. USA D. Russian Federation
What is C China
China produces 30%-35% of the worlds CO 2
True or False: Deforestation (cutting down trees) is the second leading cause of global warming in the world.
True
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming worldwide, and it produces about 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 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.
61% of America's electricity demand growth in 2025 was met by solar energy alone. What is the main thing this powers?
A. Government Buildings. C. technology
B. City street lights D. the general grid that households use daily
What is D. the general grid that households use daily
California uses solar energy primarily to generate electricity for the grid, powering over 14.6 million homes through utility-scale farms and rooftop systems.
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
What is 200 years The bowhead whale lives in the arctic and can live up to 211 years
How many documented marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
A. 965 C. 887
B. 693 D. 543
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.
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?
1.7 degrees
What is the biggest cause of the greenhouse gas emissions in the USA?
A transportation C. farming, logging
B. Electricity D. Manufacturing
What is A transportation
Transportation is currently the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the USA, accounting for approximately 28%–30% of total emissions with electricity a close 2nd.
Wind Power: A single modern wind turbine (like a big windmill) can provide __________ homes with electricity for a year?
A.900. C. 1,200
B 500 D. 1,500
Wind Power: A single modern wind turbine can produce enough electricity to power up to 1,500 homes for a year.
Denmark has run entirely on wind for a full day