Which region is nicknamed the "Lungs of the World" because it produces 20% of the Earth's oxygen?
The Amazon rainforest
What is the natural home of an animal called?
Habitat
True or False: Energy from coal is not a renewable energy source.
True. Coal is a non-renewable energy source that takes millions of years to form.
What protects us from the sun’s harmful rays? (20points)
Ozone layer
What gas do plants give off that humans and animals need to breathe?
Oxygen
What are the three R's of waste reduction?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Which type of energy comes from the sun?
Solar energy (or sunlight)
True or False: The most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere is oxygen. (20points)
False. The most common gas is nitrogen (about 78%).
Why should we turn off lights when not in use?
To save energy
Using public transport, walking, or cycling to school helps reduce what type of pollution?
Air pollution
Which day is Earthday?
December 21
April 22
August 12
May 25
True or False: Most of the Earth's breathable air comes from forests.
False. More than 70% of Earth's oxygen is produced by the ocean
What word means protecting and caring for the environment? (20points)
Conservation
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
About how many percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? (20points)
About 70% (or 71%)
What is the most common trash that pollutes the oceans?
plastic bottles
cigarettes
bags
food packaging
Which type of energy is renewable (it never runs out)?
Solar, wind, water
True or False: Plastic can take up to 1,000 years to decompose in landfills.
True. This emphasizes the need for recycling and reducing plastic use.