Earth Day Quiz

What day is Earth Day?

• March 5

• April 22

• August 24

• May 16

What percentage of the Earth's surface is water

• 27%

• 49%

• 71%

• 90%

How many trees are cut down in a minute?

• 20 per minute

• 170 per minute

• 900 per minute

• 2000 per minute

When was the first Earth Day?

• 1966

• 1970

• 1981

• 1973

In 2011, 28 million trees were planted where?

• Afganistan

• Greece

• Australia

• Serbia

Who founded Earth Day?

• Journalist Leslie Stall

• Vice President Al Gore

• Jim Bohlen

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

When was/is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day?

• 2025

• 2010

• 1993

• 2020

Which country planted 100 endangered species of orchids on Earth Day?

• Georgia

• Malta

• Panama

• Fiji

What is Earth Day's actual name?

• Round Thing Day

• Earth Day

• International Mother Earth Day

• National Planet Day

When was Earth Day recognized world wide?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000