Earth Day

What year was Earth Day founded?

• 1999

• 1979

• 1970

• 1997

Who is considered the founder of Earth Day?

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• President JFK

• First Lady Barbara Bush

• President Richard Nixon

About how many pounds of carbon dioxide can an average size tree remove from the air in 1 year?

• 26 lbs

• 2,600 lbs

• 260 lbs

• 2 lbs

About how long will it take for a cotton T shirt to biodegrade in a landfill?

• 3 days

• 3 months

• 1 week

• 1 year

About how long will it take a polyester T shirt to biodegrade in a landfill?

• 3 months

• 3 years

• 30 years

• 3 weeks

Which country consumes the most energy in the world?

• USA

• Mexico

• Chine

• Russia

Which of the following is NOT renewable?

• Petroleum

• Hydropower

• Wind power

• Solar power

What is the name of the agency created in 1970 that is designed to protect the environment?

• EPA

• DEA

• FBI

• DNR

What's the minimum length of time needed for a plastic bottle to fully decompose?

• 45 years

• 4 years

• 450 years

• 15 years

About how long does it take cardboard to decompose?

• 2 years

• 365 days

• 2 months

• 20 years