ECO
What happens when a species disappears forever?
Extinction
True or False: You can recycle greasy pizza boxes
False – Grease contaminates the recycling process
Which material takes the longest to break down
Plastic
This process reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills by turning organic material into soil-like matter
Compositing
Earth Day is celebrated all around the world
True
What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh and drinkable?
About 1%
How many years does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose?
Around 450 years
Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees?
True
This singer created an anthem called "Earth Song" as an emotional plea for the planet
Michael Jackson
What country is known for leading in recycling and composting?
Germany
Gum is the most commonly littered item
False
Cigarettes
An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered each year, with many ending up in oceans.
1. What country did Earth Day begin in?
2. What year was Earth Day first celebrated?
3.What year did Earth Day go global?
1. USA
2. 1970
3. 1990
1. What was the theme of World Environment Day 2024?
2. Which country hosted World Environment Day 2024?
1. Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience
2. Saudi Arabia
One person cannot make a difference in helping the environment.
❌ False (Every small action counts!)
Name one effect of rising global temperatures.
Answer: Melting ice caps, stronger storms, droughts, etc.