Earth Day

A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

• acid rain

• global warming

• natural resource

Rain falling through polluted air.

• natural resources

• acid rain

• fossil fuel

A resource that cannot be replaced.

• greenhouse gas

• The 3 R's of saving Earth

• non-renewable resource

In what year did Earth Day begin?

• 1950
• 1960
• 1970
• 1980

Preserve means ...

• to keep safe
• to harm

How many people attended the first Earth Day celebration?

• 20
• 2000
• 200000
• 20000000

How many nations celebrate Earth Day?

• 175
• 275
• 375
• 475

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What event sparked Earth Day?

• earthquake
• volcanic eruption
• massive littering
• oil spill

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What day is Earth Day?

• March 22
• April 22
• May 22
• June 22

Was the first year of Earth Day a success?

• No 
• Yes