When a plastic bottle is produced, how much CO2 ends up in the air?
1 ounce of carbon dioxide (28 gramos)
List at least 3 of the most endangered species in the world
Gorilla, blue whale, panda, rhinos, sea turtles
How much waste is dumped in landfills each year?
About 146 million tons of waste is dumped in landfills each year
Give two examples of natural resources
oil, coal, metals, air, soil, sunlight, water
Plastic __________ very slowly
decomposes
How many trees are cut down every year?
Between 2.5 billion to 7 billion trees
Give two examples of disposable products
Drinking straws, disposable dishware, aluminum foil, gift wrap, plastic bags, diapers
What are the things that pollute our planet the most?
Domestic waste, plastic waste (disposable products), fossil fuels (oil, gas)
What is the worst effect of global warming for you?
Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, extreme temperatures
Give two examples of renewable energy sources
Solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, hydropower
Give two examples of energy sources
nuclear energy, fossil energy (oil, coal and natural gas) and renewable sources (wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower)
How much plastic ends up in the ocean each year?
Approximately 10 million tons