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Earth Day Quiz

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What is the objective of Earth Day?

To celebrate the discovery of America

To remind people of the importance of taking care of the Earth (correct)

To honor the birthdays of American senators

To talk about the importance of space exploration

Who created the idea of Earth Day?

A team of scientists

A group of college students

An American environmental activist

American History Senator Gaylord Nelson (correct)

What was the principal problem that made Senator Nelson to take action?

The government was not taking sufficient action to protect the environment

Many people were unaware of the importance of recycling

Rivers and seas were dirty (correct)

There was a lack of finance for environmental projects

How did Senator Nelson begin to make public his idea?

He wrote letters to colleges and published an article Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Senator Nelson's efforts in 1970?

20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day Signup and view all the answers

What do people often do on Earth Day?

Organize fundraising events, concerts, contests, and festivals Signup and view all the answers

What do children often do at school on Earth Day?

Design and make objects such as bird feeders and Earth Day wreaths Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of Earth Day?

To try to turn every day into Earth Day Signup and view all the answers

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Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year to remind people to take care of the planet.
The idea of Earth Day originated from American History Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was sensitive to the suffering of the planet.

Reasons Behind Earth Day

Rivers and seas were getting polluted, and many plants and animals were becoming extinct.
Not many people were aware of the problem, which prompted the senator to take action.

First Earth Day

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970, with 20 million people across America participating.
The senator wrote letters to colleges and an article for Scholastic magazines to spread awareness about his campaign.

Modern-Day Earth Day Celebrations

Today, Earth Day is celebrated globally with various events, including fundraising, concerts, contests, parades, festivals, tree planting, excursions, and cleanup campaigns.
Children participate by designing and making objects such as bird feeders and Earth Day waths at school.
People promise to respect and look after the environment, aiming to make every day an Earth Day.

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Test your knowledge about Earth Day, its history, and the importance of protecting our planet. Learn more about the initiative of Senator Gaylord Nelson and the significance of this special day. Celebrate Earth Day by taking this quiz!