Earth Day Trivita

About how many trees are needed to meet the oxygen needs of 4 people?

• 1

• 4

• 10

• 50

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Which of the following is not considered to be a source of renewable energy?

• solar

• wind

• natural gas

• hydroelectric

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• CO2 (carbon dioxide)

• CH4(methane)

• N2O(nitrous oxide)

• All of the above

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True or False: The vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.

• True

• False

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What percentage of emitted carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans?

• 5%

• 11%

• 31%

• 91%

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True or False: Around the world, the coal industry is declining, while renewable energy industries are on the rise.

• True

• False

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Which of the following are consequences of climate change?

• Glaciers are shrinking and sea levels are rising

• Heat wave are longer and more intense

• Plant and animal habitat ranges are shifting

• All of the above

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Which is NOT an anticipated effect of continued climate change?

• The growing season will lengthen

• Hurricanes will become more intense and more frequent

• We will experience more droughts and more heat waves

• The Arctic will develop more sea ice

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Which of the following are negative impacts of burning fossil fuels?

• The carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change

• Produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, which produces smog (and respiratory illnesses) on hot days

• Generate dangerous mercury emissions

• The oceans become more acidic because of carbon absorbed

• All of the above

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True or False: Wasting food contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• True

• False

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