General Knowledge
This term describes the protection of the environment or important things to ensure survival for future generations.
Conservation or Conserving!
Name two simple things you can do instead of using a car to help the Earth.
Walking or riding a bike
You should only run this kitchen appliance when it has a full load to save water and energy.
The dishwasher
Global warming is caused when too many of these trap extra heat in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse Gases
This greenhouse gas is produced in large amounts by over 1 billion cattle raised by humans.
Methane
What are two basic necessities we might lose if we do not conserve?
Clean air & water!
When trash is buried in landfills, it eventually releases this specific greenhouse gas.
Methane
Switching to this type of lightbulb is better because they consume less energy than normal lights
LED Lights!
What percentage of Earth's water is drinkable?
Approximately 3% (though only about 0.5% is easily accessible)
The greenhouse effect acts like a "blanket" to keep the Earth from getting too what?
Cold
What percentage of Earth’s fresh water is currently stored in glaciers?
Around 70%
This term refers to the tiny pieces of plastic that end up in the ocean and are often mistaken for food by animals.
Microplastics!!
Instead of using the AC in the summer, use ____ to stay cool.
Fans (or mini portable fans)
What "fun fact" does the slideshow mention about the speed of warming in the Arctic?
It is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the planet
Burning these for power, heat, and transportation is a major source of carbon dioxide.
Fossil Fuels
Most of the Earth's glaciers are located in these two cold regions.
Greenland and Antarctica
How can eating food grown nearby (locally) help prevent climate change?
It reduces the need for transportation, which creates greenhouse gases
To save on hot water while doing laundry, you should use this _____ water instead.
Cold water
What affects to humans have on global warming?
Answer will vary.
Besides burning fuels, carbon dioxide is also released when humans burn these to clear land for farming.
Forests.
By 2020, measurements showed the Earth had warmed to this ___ degrees Celsius
1.2 degrees Celsius
Some cities ____ ____ garbage to save space, but it releases harmful chemicals and ash into the air.
"burn their garbage"
According to the graph on Page 8, which household system uses the highest amount of energy (over 1000 KWH)?
Temp Systems (Temperature Systems)
According to the chart on Page 15, what was the approximate sea level rise (in mm) in the year 2025?
Roughly 90–100 mm
Name three specific greenhouse gases mentioned in the diagram on Page 11.
Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide, or CFCs