11LA Earth Day Quiz

Within the next two decades, global temperatures are likely to rise by ... degrees Celsius.

• 1.6

• 1.5

• 1.4

• 1.7

What % of marine mammals are at risk of choking on plastic?

• 78

• 62

• 30

• 15

What is the gas commonly associated with climate change?

• Sulphur dioxide

• Dihydrogen monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Platinum nitrate

How can you reduce your carbon footprint?

• Turn off lights when not using them

• Use LED or energy saver bulbs

• Eat lots of red meat

• Participate in tree planting activities

What are natural causes of climate change?

• Human-emitted greenhouse gases

• Variations in solar activity

• Volcanic eruptions

• Dolphins

According to the climate risk index, Japan is the most threatened country in the world by climate change. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

How many trillion tons of ice are we losing each year?

• 2

• 1

• 0.8

• 1.2

How many animals per year are dying of plastic pollution?

• 1,000,000,000

• 4,000

• 6,000,500

• 3,000,000

Nitrogen oxides are NOT greenhouse gases. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

What animal was officially declared extinct in 2021?

• Western Black Rhinoceros

• Malayian Tiger

• Amur Leopard

• Ivory-billed Woodpecker