Earth Hour

As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in nearly 100 countries. At every level, we collaborate with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live.

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

The energy made by coal and fossil fuels like oil 

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

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?

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

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

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

A movement of unification for all peoples around the world

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

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

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 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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following species live the longest?

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?

7 600 liters of water (about 20 bathtubs) 

24 500 liters of water (about 55 bathtubs) 

4 100 liters of water (about 9 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?

Curated by: WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

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