Earth Day - A Day to Celebrate Earth

Someone would read this passage to:

• learn about Earth

• learn about trees

• learn about Gaylord Nelson

• learn about how to best care for the earth

The author mentions Gaylord Nelson because

• Nelson started Earth Day.

• Nelson was a senator.

• Nelson was from Wisconsin.

• Nelson started Arbor Day.

The word litter is a synonym for ______________.

• milk cartons

• plastic

• trash

• trees

Why does the author includes the part called "Save a Tree, Plant a Tree"?

• to encourage people to save paper

• to inform about Arbor Day

• to encourage people to plant trees

• all of the above

What is the meaning of the word conserve?

• save

• change

• hit hard

What does protect mean?

• come to pass

• allow

• keep safe

What is the meaning of the word recycle?

• agree

• use again

• cause harm

Can you ride a bicycle?

• Yes

• No

Which do you think is better for the environment?

• cars

• buses

• bicycles

What are three things that people can do to protect the earth?