Environmental Awareness
What is the term for the day dedicated to promoting environmental protection and awareness around the world?
Earth Day
What term is used to describe a self-contained, self-sustaining environment where plants, animals, and microorganisms interact with each other and their physical surroundings?
An Ecosystem
What is the most common type of pollution found in the world's oceans?
Plastic pollution
What is the largest rainforest in Latin America, known for its biodiversity and often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth"?
The Amazon Rainforest
What is the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells called?
Solar energy or Photovoltaics
Which greenhouse gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What is the term for a community of plants and animals interacting with their physical and biological environment?
Ecosystem
What does the acronym "NO2" stand for in the context of air pollution?
Nitrogen Dioxide
Name one of the endangered big cat species found in Latin America, known for its spotted coat?
Jaguar
What type of energy is generated from the movement of water, such as in dams or rivers?
Hydroelectric energy
What is the three-arrow symbol that represents reducing, reusing, and recycling called?
Recycling symbol or Mobius loop
Which desert is often called the "driest place on Earth"?
Atacama Desert
What is the primary source of indoor air pollution in many homes?
Cooking or cooking-related emissions
This Central American country is known for its commitment to environmental conservation and is home to diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and coral reefs. What is the name of this country?
Costa Rica
Which gas, commonly used as fuel, is released when organic matter decomposes in the absence of oxygen?
Methane
Which organization, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the conservation and protection of nature worldwide?
The Nature Conservancy
What is the Great Barrier Reef primarily composed of?
Coral
What is the term for the excessive nutrients in water bodies, often causing algal blooms?
Eutrophication
Which South American country do the Galápagos Islands belong to?
Ecuador
What is the term for the energy produced from the heat of the Earth's interior?
Geothermal energy
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
What is the term for a species that has vanished from the wild but is still maintained in captivity?
Extinct in the Wild (ET)
What is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for drinking?
Desalination
This river, the second-longest in the world, flows through several South American countries, including Brazil and Peru, and is a vital part of the Amazon Rainforest ecosystem. What is the name of this river?
The Amazon River
Which renewable energy source uses the kinetic energy of the wind to generate electricity?
Wind energy