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What is the slowest animal in the world?

Three-Toed Sloth

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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
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True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

True

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


200

What is the mammal is often associated with vampires?

Bat

200

Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?

Ocean

200

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

 When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet

200
Which planet is third from the Sun?
The Earth
200

Where is most of Earth's gold?

Core

300

Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?

Dove

300

More than half of the breathable air comes from?

 The ocean

300

True or False: The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.

True

300

How many days takes it take Earth to complete one full orbit?

365 days

300

Where is the coldest place on Earth?

Antarctica  


400

What is the only mammal that cannot jump?

An elephant



400

What is an example of a dangerous single use plastic?

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


400

The U.S. does not currently allow hunters to import animal trophies or parts.

False

Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on trophy imports for some African species and removed findings that gave broader permissions for importation. As such, trophy import applications for elephants, lions,  across six African countries are currently being reviewed on a case-by-case basis

500

What animals hold hands when they sleep so they don’t drift away from each other?

Otter

500

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. 

500

How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Fahrenheit)?

1.7 degrees

500

Which land-based ecosystem/habitat has the most biodiversity (variety of living species)?

Tropical Rainforests 


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.