ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

Earth Facts

100

What is the shape of the Earth?

Sphere

200

What are the layers of the Earth?

The crust, mantle, outer core and inner core

300

The word 'Earth' is derived from which two languages?

English and German 

400

What is the radius of the Earth?

3,959 miles 

500

How many organisms exist on the Earth?

8.7 million species 

Jamaican History

100

Who was the first Prime Minister of Jamaica?

Sir. Alexander Bustamante 

200

When did Jamaica gain it's Independence?

August 6,1962

300

Reggae developed during which decade? 

1960's

400

When was was The Rt. Excellence Nanny of the Maroons given the Order of National Hero?

March 31,1982

500

What year did Jamaica first participate in the Olympic Games, and how many athletes went?

1948 and 45 athletes 

Pop Culture

100

Who sang Thank u, next? 

Ariana Grande 

200

What band was Beyonce originally apart of?

Destiny's Child 

300

What are the names of of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s kids? 

North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.

400

Which actor plays 'Dom' in the fast and furious franchise?

Vin Diesel 

500

Who is the creator of The Squid Games?

Hwang Dong-hyuk

The Environment 1

100

Fresh water is what percentage of the world's water? 

3%

200

Give a brief definition of the word environment. 

The environment is surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

300

   Forests, Grasslands and Tundra are all examples of ecosystems. True or false?

True 

400

If the observed climate changes continue unabated, which mountain would loose it's ice cap in a few years?

Mt.Kilimajaro

500

State what is global warming and give 2 examples of how it has affected our environment.

The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth.

• Increased temperatures cause polar ice caps to melt.
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• The addition of meltwater into the oceans causes climate change.

The Environment 2

100

What is the main cause of flooding in Jamaica?

Improper disposal of garbage 

200

What are the 3 R's?

Reduce,Reuse,Recycle

300

Give 3 everyday materials that can be recycled. 

Glass, Plastic, Paper

400

How do Chlorofluorocarbons affect the environment?

They destroy the ozone layer, which shields the earth from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

500

Name 4 diseases linked to having an unhealthy environment and the most common way they are contracted. 

 Cholera, Diarrhoea, Hepatitis A, Typhoid. 

Mainly contracted through contaminated food or drink.