World Environment Day Facts
On what date is World Environment Day celebrated?
June 5th
What do you call animals that are at risk of disappearing forever?
Endangered species
Which type of pollution is caused by cars and factories releasing gases?
Air pollution
Who is the famous teen climate activist from Sweden?
Greta Thunberg
What does the 3R rule stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Which global organization created World Environment Day?
The United Nations (UN)
What is the term for all living things in a particular area interacting with each other and their environment?
Ecosystem
What kind of pollution is caused by garbage and plastics in rivers and oceans?
Water pollution
Name the Indian environmentalist known for the Chipko movement.
Sunderlal Bahuguna
What is one thing you can do at school to help the environment?
E.g., use less paper, bring reusable bottles, plant trees, etc.
What was the theme of World Environment Day 2024?
Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience
Name one critically endangered species.
E.g., Amur leopard, Javan rhino
Name one effect of land pollution.
Loss of fertile soil, contamination, habitat destruction, etc.
What organization gives out the “Champion of the Earth” award?
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
What kind of bags should we use instead of plastic ones?
Cloth or reusable bags
Which country hosted World Environment Day 2024?
Saudi Arabia
What type of forest covers about 6% of Earth’s surface but holds over half of all species?
Rainforest
What is one harmful gas that contributes to global warming?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂), Methane (CH₄)
What was Wangari Maathai known for?
She founded the Green Belt Movement in Kenya.
What is a carbon footprint?
The total greenhouse gases we produce by our activities
What city hosted the first World Environment Day in 1973?
Stockholm, Sweden
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
It’s the variety of life on Earth; it keeps ecosystems balanced and resilient.
What is “eutrophication” and how is it caused?
Excess nutrients (like from fertilizers) in water lead to algae growth, depleting oxygen.
Name three global environmental organizations.
E.g., WWF, Greenpeace, UNEP, The Nature Conservancy
How can switching to renewable energy help the environment?
It reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions