Animals
What does the WWF stand for?
World Wildlife fund
Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
What percentage of the Earth is made up of water?
70%
When is Earth Day?
April 22nd.
Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet
What does the number present on plastic products represent?
What kind of plastics were used to make it (determining how easy it is to recycle)
Dishwashers are more efficient and better for the environment than washing dishes by hand
True (under the condition that you have a full load of dishes)
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
What is the largest area of single-use plastics?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
What are the easiest ways to reduce water usage at home
Shorter showers
Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth
Only running your dishwasher when it is full
How do global forests combat global warming?
Absorbing greenhouse gases
Global forests have removed 2.4 billion tons of carbon and have absorbed 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. (around 1/3 of the total)
Every country participates in earth day
False
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is an example of a dangerous single-use plastic?
Water bottles, plastic straws, plastic bags
Which countries emit the most carbon dioxide?
China, United States, India
Approximately much of the Earth’s land is covered by forests? (X2 points for exact answer)
31%
The U.S. does not currently allow hunters to import animal trophies or parts.
False
What is the smartest (not human) animal?
Chimpanzee
What kind of material naturally decomposes?
Organic matter
What is the easiest way to reduce the use of single use plastic bags?
Reusable bags
Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity?
Tropical Rainforests
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.
Deforestation is the largest leading cause of global warming in the world.
False (second to fossil fuels)