Name one reason why some animal species are endangered in Cambodia?
Habitat loss and illegal trafficking
Name two fossil fuels.
non-renewable energy sources such as coal, coal products, natural gas, crude oil, petroleum products and non-renewable wastes
What is the highest level of a rainforesst?
The canopy
What are the three ''Rs'' of environmental action steps.
Reduce, Reuse, Recylce
What ASEAN country has the greatest level of biodiversity which means the variety of plant and animal species?
Indonesia
What can you do to reduce the need to keep cutting more and more trees down?
Reduce paper consumption by using digital documents whenever possible and use scrap paper
What ASEAN country had their athletes wear uniforms to the 2023 SEA Games in Phonm Penh which were made from 100% recycled materials?
Thailand
UNESCO has designated almost 1,200 World Heritage sites worldwide. Which one is closest to Siem Reap?
Angkor Wat
What country currently manufactures the highest volume of electric vehicles?
China
What is the proper way to dispose of trash?
Put into a trash bin and recycle whenever possible
In your personal opinion, what is the most serious environmental threat facing Cambodia over the next 20 years? Justify your answer.
Accept any answer as long as fully explained and justified.
What is a way to reduce the amount of plastic litter?
Reduce single-use plastic consumption by using reusable bags, bottles, and containers.
What color is most widely associated with a healthy planet?
Green
What can you lower at home to reduce global warming?
Reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and electronics when not in use.
What date has Earth Day taken place every year since 1970?
April 22
What is a carbon footprint?
a measure of the impact your activities have on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced through the burning of fossil fuels
Name two endangered mammal species in Cambodia?
Asian Elephant, Indochinese Tiger, Giant Ibis, Javan Rhinoceros, Sunda Pangolin, Gibbons, Bengal Florican, Eld's Deer, Siamese Crocodile, Asian Black Bear
What is a carbon emission?
carbon compound (such as carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere, often through human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels such as coal or gas
What kind of forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides?
Mangrove forests
Almost 100% of climate scientists claim that climate change is due to what or whom?
Human actions, and not a part of a natural cycle
In Cambodia what is the main reason why so much land is being deforested?
Illegal Logging
What are two forms of renewable energy?
solar, wind power, geothermal, hydropower, ocean energy and bioenergy
What are two things you can do to reduce the amount of pollution in the air?
walk or ride a bicycle AND plant a tree
Name two things Greta Thunburg did to reduce her carbon footprint?
She stopped flying and became a vegan as cows emit through burbs methane, a dangerous green house gas
What cause does Greta Thunberg advocate for?
Climate Change / Global Warming
What fruit and vegetables are grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers??
organic fruit and vegetables
Climate change is often referred to as what?
Global Warming
Name two things you can do to conserve water at home?
Take shorter showers, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and fix leaks