What is the most common gas in our atmosphere?
The most common gas in our atmosphere is nitrogen.
What are 2 sources of increased particulate matter in our atmosphere
Two sources of increased particulate matter in our atmosphere are cars and factories.
What is the name of a type of gas that is sometimes referred to as “the greenhouse gas”?
A type of gas that is sometimes referred to as the “greenhouse gas” is methane.
About how many plastic bags are used in Great Britain in one year?
The number of single-use plastic bags handed out by UK supermarkets has increased for the fifth year, rising to 8.5 billion.
How many plastic microfibers are produced in a average clothes wash?
About 7000,000 microfibers are produced in a average clothes wash, and a synthetic fleece releases 1.7 grams of micro fibers in each wash.
What percentage of plastic on the sea shore of Great Britain comes from plastic microfibers?
According to a study done by ecologist Mark Browne (the Guardian), microfibers made up 85% of human-made debris on shorelines.
Give 2 reasons why plastic in the ocean is a problem.
2 reasons why plastic in the ocean is a problem are: (1) the animals in the sea eat them and become sick, and (2) microplastics tend to bind with molecules of harmful chemical pollutants found in wastewater, such as pesticides or flame retardants, making the microplastics dangerous.
Why are insects so important?
Insects are important because they pollinate plants.
What percentage of plants in great britain are pollinated by insects?
Bug life said “84% of crops and 80% of wildflowers in the EU rely on insect pollination.” and I assume that Great Britain would be the same.
What is the name of the insect that is needed to pollinate the plant we get chocolate from?
Acording to The Secret Life of Flies by Erica McAlister (The Unexpected Pollinator Of The Cocoa Tree), the only insect that pollinates cocoa bushes are chocolate midges.
