Earth hour is a moment of unity that brings the world together, shines a spotlight on nature loss and the climate crisis, and inspires millions more to act. Every year, hundreds of millions of people around the world participate in the world’s largest planetary movement. We are losing nature at an alarming and unprecedented rate. Knowledge is power and we all need to act together. In this digital quiz walk, you can increase your environmental awareness and exercise at your own pace from anywhere in the world. All you need is a mobile phone and a pair of comfortable shoes. The trick is to walk or move about in order for the questions to appear on the screen!

Which year has been the warmest ever recorded in the global temperature data records?

A worldwide movement to send a message to take action to save the planet

A movement of unification for all peoples around the world

A movement to prove the earth is not flat, but round 

March 23 at 20.30 marks Earth Hour. What kind of movement is Earth Hour?

Where was the first-ever Earth Hour observed in 2007?

 On average, for how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?

A geographic place where plants and animals work together with local weather and landscapes to create a space for living together

An open space between mountains or hills where sounds bounce and creates an echo effect

A variety of sounds used by whales and dolphins to communicate with each other over long distances

Which of the following species live the longest?

The average temperature around the planet is rising. How much is the average temperature allowed to rise compared to pre-industrial levels according to the Paris agreement?

How much of the total greenhouse gas emissions are agriculture and land use responsible for globally?

4 100 liters of water (about 9 bathtubs) 

7 600 liters of water (about 20 bathtubs) 

24 500 liters of water (about 55 bathtubs) 

Water covers a little more than 70 % of our planet’s surface. How much water does it take to produce a pair of jeans?

There are about 1 800 wild pandas in the world, and they live in China. A grown-up panda’s fur is characteristically black and white. What colour do they have as new-borns?

The number of wild tigers in the world has risen in the last decade to 5 574. In which part of the world can these beautiful animals be found?

Lights out between 8.30-9.30 p.m on March 23 and make a pledge to live more sustainably 

Lights out between 8.30-9.30 p.m on March 23  

What is the best signal to show you are participating in Earth Hour?

More than 50% of the world’s rain forests have disappeared over the last 100 years. What is the biggest threat to the rain forest?

Every second breath you take comes from the oceans. How much of all the water in the world (including frozen water like ice) is fresh water you can drink?

There are several different kinds of penguins. Where can you find penguins?

Gorillas are an endangered species and can only be found in Africa. What do gorillas eat?

The way in which heat is trapped close to the surface of the earth and raises the average temperature of the planet

The way the oceans trap the sun’s heat that in return creates clouds in the sky to keep the temperature regulated

The way pollinators use the warmth of the sun to make plants green

The energy made by natural resources like sun- and wind power

The energy made by coal and fossil fuels like oil 

What is the average decline of the planet's wildlife populations since 1970 (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians)?