Ocean
How many hearts does one octopus have?
3 hearts. One keeps the blood pumping through the body and the other to pump blood by the gills for the Octopus to pick up oxygen.
What animal has the thickest fur of any mammal?
SEA OTTERS!
What is the most commonly littered item in the world?
Cigarette butts
How many plastic razors are thrown away each year?
2 Billion
In what year was the First Earth Day celebrated?
What percentage of the ocean has been explored?
5%. Its said we have more extensive maps of mars than we do the OCEAN!
What is the deadliest creature in the world?
MOSQUITOS!!
Which brand was the first to turn plastic into clothing?
Patagonia
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power television for how many hours?
3 hours
What was the First National Park?
Yellowstone in 1972.
What is the Largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean holds half the worlds water.
There is one animal that can truly fly. What is it?
BATS! Most animals glide but bats are the only mammals capable of true sustained flight due to there forelimbs adapted as wings.
Which country leads the way in waste management and recycling efforts?
GERMANY!!
What is the average amount of time it takes for plastic items to decompose?
1,000 years!
Which state did the first mandatory curbside pickup recycling program took place in 1980?
Woodbury, New Jersey.
Wat is the deepest point in our oceans called?
The Mariana Trench. About 6.8 miles DEEP!
What is the #1 most endangered animal at risk of extinction as if 2023?
The Javan Rhino. They are only found in the island of Java in Indonesia. Only 60 left in 2023
Where should you dispose of batteries?
Designated, official battery collection sites or disposers.
how many trees need to cut to be cut down to create paper for one edition of the Sunday New York Times?
75,000 Trees
Which country generates the highest percentage of its electricity from renewable sources like wind and hydro?
Iceland almost 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, primarily geothermal energy.
Which ocean is home to the most plastic pollution?
Pacific Ocean (Great Pacific Garbage Patch)
What is the most trafficked mammal in the world due to illegal wildlife trade?
The Pangolins
What does “carbon footprint” mean?
The impact of human activities on carbon emissions.
What percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater?
3%
What is the name of the 1962 book that is considered a major influence on the environmental movement?
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson