World Environment Day Quiz

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World Environment Day Quiz

Test your knowledge about our planet and the importance of protecting it with this engaging World Environment Day quiz. Learn fascinating facts about environmental issues and contribute to the conversation on sustainability.

  • 16 thought-provoking questions
  • Learn about key environmental statistics
  • Discover effective ways to celebrate World Environment Day
16 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CaringEarth321
Your Name
In what city did the United Nations first establish World Environment Day in 1972?
Edinburgh
Stockholm
New Delhi
Geneva
According to NASA, how much is the sea level expected to rise by the year 2050?
15 to 20 centimetres
15 to 20 centimetres
25 to 30 centimetres
30 to 35 centimetres
How much of the Amazon rainforest was cut down from 1988 to 2022?
200,000km²
375,000km²
425,000km²
450,000 km²
What is the theme for World Environment Day 2022?
Desertification
Many Species. One Planet. One Future.
Only One Earth
Beat Pollution
Which of these is not a renewable form of energy?
Natural gas
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
How much plastic is there in the world?
750 million tonnes
8.3 billion tonnes
10 billion tonnes
12.4 billion tonnes
Which of these is being planted near Gwynedd, North Wales to absorb carbon dioxide?
Seagrass
Trees
Bamboo
Flowers
Which year was the hottest ever year on record?
1996
2008
2016
2021
On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?
12 Minutes
1 hours
1 day
1 week
By what year do scientists predict plastic will outweigh fish in the ocean, pound for pound?
2050
2070
2250
3000
Who started Environment Day?
UN General Assembly
UNEP
UN Security Council
UN Peacekeeping Force
What happens to plastic waste when left in the environment?
It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates
It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces
There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled
None of above
Reaching net-zero emissions will immediately halt global warming.
True
False
Urbanization is one of the main drivers of environmental change.
True
False
How do people celebrate World Environment Day?
Street parades
Tree planting
Organised clean-up events
All of the above
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