Earth Day Trivia

Front

In what year did Earth Day begin?

Back

1970

Front

Where did the idea of Earth Day come from? Options: An oil spill in St. Barbara, A huge water spill in Los Angeles, Cutting down too many trees in the amazon rainforest, Poverty

Back

An oil spill in St. Barbara

Front

What book helped launch the modern environmental movement, and led to the widespread ban of DDT? Options: Silent Spring, The End of Nature, Cabin in the Woods, Earth in the Balance

Back

Silent Spring

Front

Too much of this gas in the environment is harmful? Gasoline, Oxygen (O2), Methanol, Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

More than half of the breathable oxygen in the world comes from where?

Back

Oceans

Front

How much of the world's oxygen is produced by just the Amazon rainforest?

Back

20%

Front

How much of the Earth's water is fresh and available for drinking and irrigation?

Back

Less than 1%

Front

What happens to plastic waste?

Back

It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

Front

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

• plastic bottles
• glass jars
• newspaper
• oil

Back

oil

Front

Can you recycle a pizza box with grease on it?

Back

No, there is grease on the paper so it isn't recyclable.