How much do you know about the history and impact of Earth Day?
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Who proposed the idea for a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970, and renamed it Earth Day?

  • US Senator Gaylord Nelson (correct)
  • John McConnell
  • The Paris Agreement
  • EARTHDAY.ORG
  • When was the Paris Agreement signed?

  • 2016 (correct)
  • 1970
  • 2020
  • 1990
  • What was the official theme for Earth Day 2023?

  • Protect Our Environment
  • Clean Up Our World
  • Save the Earth
  • Invest In Our Planet (correct)
  • Study Notes

    • Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to support environmental protection.
    • It was first held in 1970 and is now coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG.
    • The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
    • It was originally proposed by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.
    • US Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea for a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970, and renamed it Earth Day.
    • The first Earth Day was the largest single-day protest in human history.
    • The event grew beyond the US and became international in 1990.
    • The Paris Agreement was signed on Earth Day 2016.
    • Earth Day Week is a week of activities focused on environmental issues.
    • Over 100 million people observed the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020.

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    How much do you know about Earth Day? Test your knowledge and learn some interesting facts with our Earth Day Quiz! From its origins to its global impact, this quiz covers everything you need to know about this important day for environmental protection. Get ready to celebrate and invest in our planet with this fun and informative quiz.

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