What percentage of plastic do we recycle globally?
25%
9%
50%
74%
The earth is the _____________ planet from the sun.
fifth
fourth
second
third
Which of the following is a sign of climate change?
Decreasing sea levels
Tectonic plates shifting
Increase in extreme weather events
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered in water?
71%
91%
41%
21%
What is the driest region on Earth outside Antarctica?
Sahara Desert, North Africa
Chihuahuan Desert, North America
Atacama Desert, South America
What do you call an opening or vent on the earth's surface where lava and steam can erupt?
water hole
steam section
atoll
volcano
Which country generates nearly 100% of its energy through geothermal and hydro reserves?
U.S.A
Iceland
Canada
Norway
Which regions have experienced the most obvious and impactful effect of global warming so far?
Barren deserts
Arctic regions
Tropical rainforests
Which of the following greenhouse gases is the biggest contributor to global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
methane
How much oxygen does one tree produce each year?
about 10,450 pounds
about 2,500 pounds
about 23 pounds
about 260 pounds
What are the three “R’s” of waste management
rewaste, recycle, reread
reuse, rewash, revisit
reduce, reuse and recycle
What is the most commonly littered item?
chewing gum
plastic bottles
cigarette butts
When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
1970
1946
2022
1989
Where is the current largest solar power plant in the world located?
Egypt
India
U.S.A
China
Which country has the highest electric car use per capita?
Japan
U.S.A
Denmark
Norway
What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet’s oxygen?
Amazon Rainforest
Pacific Ocean
Sahara Desert
Louisiana Bayou
What is the biggest mountain range in South America?
Saint Elias Mountains
Andes Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Which country wastes the most food annually (80 billion pounds)?
China
India
Mexico
U.S.A
Which material makes up the greatest percentage of annual waste in the U.S.?
paper
aluminum
glass
tin
Which of the following items cannot be recycled?
To-go coffee cups
Magazines and newspapers
cans
Livestock farming is responsible for what percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions?
67.5%
28.5%
14.5%
How many gallons of water would it take on average to produce one cotton t-shirt?
1000
25
650
325
When is Earth Day?
August 12
April 22
February 27
December 20
How much water does the average person use per day
about 100 gallons
about 2,300 gallons
about 4 gallons
about 73 gallons
What is the most sustainable and eco-friendly renewable energy source?
solar
wind
electric
water