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100

T/F: Climate change is referred to as short-term changes in temperature and weather patterns. 

False 

100
What percentage of food doesn't make it to the table? 

50%

100
Name two ways to reduce air pollution

ride your bike or walk, carpool if necessary, plant more trees 

200
What year are most southern countries expected to experience economic water scarcity?

2025

200

Give two examples of wastes in households

examples: food spoilage, over-preparing, date label confusion, over buying, poor food planning 

200

What percentage of food waste goes toward animal feed each year?

33%

300

How many people are expected to have to move to higher ground by the end of the century? 

150-200 million 

300

Name two common health concerns related to air pollution

asthma, heart disease, skin cancer

300

How much could growing your own garden save you per year? 

$70 per year 

400
Name 3 effects of climate change 

  • Rising sea levels

  • Increased droughts

  • Severe weather changes across all continents

  • Glaciers and ice caps are disappearing 

  • Increased wildfires 

  • Changes in precipitation patterns



400

What percentage of water on Earth is fresh water? 

roughly 2.5% 

400

What is the number one way to combat climate change? 

Higher economic action for all nations