Animals
This type of animal primarily lives in which icy habitat is found at the southernmost part of the Earth.
Penguins
What day is Earth Day
True or False: Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
True
What is the process called when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into droplets and falls to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
What is precipitation?
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
Ocean
What are three ways you can contribute to a positive and healthy enviornment.
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What term describes the process by which pollutants from land runoff, sewage, and industrial waste enter bodies of water, causing harm to aquatic ecosystems?
What is water pollution?
Which bird is a universal symbol of peace?
Dove
What are three examples of dangerous single-use plastic?
Water bottle, Keurig Cups, Plastic Bags
What year did Earth Day start?
1970
How much water on average would a Canadian home consume?
Aproximately 300 L per day in a household.
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What term describes the accumulation of harmful substances in the environment, such as chemicals, plastics, and pollutants, which can have detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health?
Pollution
What teenage environmental activist gained international recognition for her efforts to combat climate change, including organizing global climate strikes?
Who is Greta Thunberg?
Approximately what percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater, available for human consumption?
What is about 2.5%?
Whales can live a long time. In years, how old can the oldest species of whale live up to?
200 years
How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?
8 million tons
How many degrees has the average global temperature risen by since 1880 (in Celsius)?
One degree and 1.7 F.
How many Oceans are there and how many Major Seas are there?
There are 5 Oceans and 7 Major Seas
The five oceans:
Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans.
The seven seas:
Arctic, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian, and Southern Seas.