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- 2. These bulbs are highly energy-efficient and last much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
- 4. Each year it is estimated that about a _________ people participate in Earth Day activities.
- 5. These organisms use chlorophyll to absorb sunlight and convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. They produce roughly 25% of the world's oxygen.
- 6. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, a single tree can supply a day's worth of oxygen for up to _____ people.
- 7. These cover about 70% of the Earth's surface and hold nearly all of the planet's water. They play a crucial role in regulating the climate and providing oxygen.
- 11. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is Our ______, Our Planet.
- 12. The largest accumulation of plastic debris in the ocean is known as the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" it is _______ the size of Texas.
- 13. The world's largest land animal.
- 14. This is the most abundant energy source on Earth and is the fastest-growing renewable energy source.
- 15. This Wisconsin senator established the concept of Earth Day.
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- 1. There are over 200,000 different species of ________, including insects, birds, bats, and other animals. They transfer pollen between flowers enabling plants to produce fruit and seeds.
- 3. The most littered item globally, contributing to land and water pollution.
- 8. Spanning more than 1200 miles and encompassing thousands of individual reefs, the _____________________ (three words) in Australia is one of the Earth's greatest wonders.
- 9. Reduce, _________, Recycle!
- 10. This book was written in 1962 by a marine scientist named Rachel Carson. Her book spoke of the dangers of pesticides and other environmental hazards.
