Earth Day Flashcard

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Bitter Nightshade ingestion can cause all of the following except: Dilated pupils, Hallucinations, Nausea, Lowered body temperature.

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Ability to fly

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This poisonous plant lives off of other trees and shrubs, which makes it a parasite. Leaves are often thick and green all year. It's little Yellow flowers have no petals, and small white berries have one seed and contain sticky poisonous pulp. This plant is a popular holiday tradition - what is it? Options: Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettia, Juniper

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Mistletoe

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A single tree in its lifetime produces enough air to supply how many people for 1 full year? Options: 4, 15, 10, 5

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4

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What American river caught fire in 1969 from all of the waste and pollution filling it? Options: Colorado River, Mississippi River, Hudson River, Cuyahoga River

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Cuyahoga River

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April 22 is the birthdate of which famous conservationist? Options: Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Steve Irwin, John Muir

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John Muir

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What is the largest active volcano currently? Options: Mount St. Helens, Mount Vesuvius, Mauna Loa, Mount Etna

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Mauna Loa

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How long can a synthetic fiber like nylon take to break down in a landfill?

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Hundreds of years

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Which clothing brand was the first to turn plastic waste into clothing? Options: Nike, North Face, Under Armour, Patagonia

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Patagonia

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What is the longest river in United States? Options: Colorado River, Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River

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Missouri River

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What is the driest region on Earth outside Antarctica? Options: Atacama Desert, Death Valley, Gobi Desert, Sahara Desert

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Atacama Desert