Earth Day 2022

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

Half the world's breathable oxygen comes from

• forests

• clouds

• oceans

• volcanoes

At the current level of ocean biodiversity loss, in what year are wild seafood species set to disappear?

• 2032

• 2048

• 2062

• 2088

In 1958 the Don River was so polluted and foul-smelling that prior to a royal visit city officials poured this into the river

• Bath bombs

• Cut lemons

• Pine needles

• Perfume

What percent of new electricity generating capacity over the next 5 years is expected to come from renewables?

• 100%

• 90%

• 50%

• 40%

Due to the effects of climate change, Canada is set to experience more frequent

• droughts and floods

• earthquakes and landslides

• tsunamis and hurricanes

Recycling a single 500 ml aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for how long?

• 20 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

We are currently in the 6th mass extinction event. 4 of the last 5 events were caused by ocean acidification and

• an asteroid

• solar flares

• a weak magnetic field

• a change in global temperature

Roughly what % of the globe's GDP relies on nature?

• 15%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Every dollar spent on restoring ecosystems yields how much economic benefit?

• $5

• $10

• $15

• $20