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Which country produces the most carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

China

the USA

India

Russia

How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose?

450 years

100 years

50 years

750 years

What is the main goal of Earth Day?

To raise awareness about protecting the environment

To plant trees

To clean the oceans

To stop using plastic

Which country was the first to celebrate Earth Day in 1970?

The US

Canada

Australia

the UK

What date is Earth Day celebrated each year?

the 22nd of April

the 22nd of March

the 12th of April

the 12th of March

Which type of storm has the fastest winds?

Tornado

Hurricane

Blizzard

Sandstorm

How many times does lightning strike Earth every second?

100 times

50 times

20 times

30 times

Which country uses the most energy in the world?

China

the USA

India

Russia

Which country produces the most oil (petrol) in the world?

the USA

Venezuela

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Which country has the largest oil (petrol) reserves in the world?

Venezuela

Saudi Arabia

Canada

Iran

How long does it take for glass to decompose in nature?

1 million years

500,000 years

750,000 years

100,000 years

What is the main cause of deforestation?

Farms and agriculture

Natural disasters

Air pollution

Too many animals

What percentage of Earth's land is covered by forests?

30%

20%

10%

15%

Which country uses 99% renewable energy?

Costa Rica

Germany

Australia

Canada

How much electricity waste could be reduced if everyone turned off lights when leaving a room?

10%

12%

5%

15%

How long does a plastic bag take to decompose in the ocean?

1000 years

500 years

100 years

10 years

What is the largest ocean in the world?

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Which country has more bicycles than people?

The Netherlands

Germany

Denmark

Belgium

If you recycle an aluminium can, the energy you save could power a TV for ...

3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

30 minutes

Which type of energy is growing the fastest?

Solar

Coal

Nuclear

Oil

How many tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year?

8 million

15 million

4 million

27 million

What causes more deaths per year?

Air pollution

Smoking

Shark attacks

Plane crashes

What percentage of plastic rubbish is recycled worldwide?

9%

25%

50%

32%

How many plastic bottles are bought every minute worldwide?

1 million

500,000

100,000

10 million

What percentage of the ocean is unexplored?

80%

60%

40%

10%

What is the driest place on Earth?

Antarctica

the Arctic

the Sahara Desert

the Gobi Desert

Which rainforest produces 20% of the world's oxygen?

The Amazon Rainforest

The Daintree Rainforest

The Taiga Forest

The Congo Rainforest

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

3%

10%

25%

50%

Give me 3 ways we can reduce our environmental impact at home

Have shorter showers, turn off lights, recycle

Give me 2 ways to encourage people to use public transportation

Make public transport cheap, make petrol expensive, make bicycle lanes, increase taxes on cars

What is urbanisation?

More and more people are moving from the countryside to the city

Tell me 3 types of renewable energy

Wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, wave, tidal, biomass

What do people do during Earth Hour?

They turn off the lights

Where did the event start?

Sydney

New York

London

Toronto

The event is organised by?

the World Wide Fund for Nature

the Red Cross

Greenpeace

the United Nations

What time is Earth Hour?

8:30-9:30pm

8-9pm

9-10pm

9:30-10:30pm

What date is Earth Hour this year?

The 22nd of March

The 29th of March

The 23rd of March

The 28th of March

What day of the week is Earth Hour?

Saturday

Sunday

Friday

Monday

How many seconds are in an hour?

3600