Earth Day
When is Earth Day?
April 22
What is an endangered species?
A type of animal that is at risk of going extinct!
How many trees does it take to provide a day's supply of oxygen for 4 people?
1
Name a real-life example of reducing, reusing, or recycling.
Not wasting extra water while washing your hands, showering, or doing dishes; donating old clothes; using a reusable water bottle, etc.
What is a fossil fuel?
Fossil fuels are resources like oil and coal that we burn to use for energy.
Burning fossil fuels can pollute to our atmosphere.
What is it called when you take something you're going to throw out and turn it into something else?
Recycling
Which of these species is threatened by global warming?
1. Koala
2. Clownfish (Nemo)
3. Arctic fox
4. All of the above
4. All of the above
How much of the Earth's land is covered by forests?
HINT: The answer is a percentage out of 100.
30%
One of the biggest sources of waste are single-use items that are only used once and then get thrown out.
What are TWO examples of single-use items?
Water bottles, plastic straws, plastic bags, coffee cups, etc.
Is our supply of fossil fuels limited or unlimited?
Limited! Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource, which means we can't create more of them ourselves.
How many years does it take a plastic bag to break down?
Between 20 and 1000 YEARS!
It depends on the kind of bag, but no matter what, it takes a LONG, LONG time.
This place is the only island where lemurs are found.
(FUN FACT: It's also the largest source of vanilla in the world.)
Madagascar
What is the invisible line around the Earth that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
Equator
What is one thing you can do every day to save water?
Only using how much you really need, turning off running faucets, etc.
What decade was Earth Day made an official holiday?
The 1970s-- the first Earth Day was on April 22nd, 1970.
Fill in the blank:
Reduce, _______, Recycle
Re-use
What percentage of our crops NEED bees for pollination?
90%
What is the Ozone Layer and what does it do to help the Earth?
The Ozone Layer is a protective layer of gas in our atmosphere that acts like the Earth's sunscreen.
It blocks the sun's UV rays, keeping the Earth cool and safe for us to live on.
What should you do with old clothes you don't use anymore?
Don't throw them out! You can DONATE old clothes so they don't go to waste.
What uses the most electricity in a home?
1. Heat and air conditioning
2. TV
3. Radio
1. Heat and air conditioning
Name THREE things that you CAN put in a recycling bin.
Clean and dry things made of: paper, cardboard, metal, glass, plastic.
BUT always check if your recycling bin only takes something specific, like paper or cans.
The elephant is the heaviest land animal-- what is the SECOND heaviest?
1. Rhinoceros
2. Bison
3. Hippo
D. Gorilla
Rhinoceros
Some Rhinos can weigh over 2 TONS!
Pollution
How many gallons of water does the average American use every day?
HINT: It's more than 10!
82 gallons!
Between showering, doing laundry, washing your hands, and more, we use a LOT of water. It's important to only use what you need and not waste water.
What form of transportation is the best for the environment?
1. Car
2. Subway
3. Bus
4. Bicycle
4. Bicycle