History of Earth Day Quiz (NatGeo Article)

Which day each year do we celebrate Earth Day?

• May 22

• April 22

• April 2

• April 23

How many people celebrate Earth Day around the world?

• one million

• one billion

• one trillion

What is one thing that harms our planet?

• recycling

• pollution

• planting trees

How far would the number of garbage trucks Americans fill each year stretch if they were all lined up?

• to Mars

• to the Sun

• to the moon

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Which of these items will decompose quickly in a landfill?

• plastic bottles

• cardboard

• glass

You can limit waste by . . .

• buying items in bulk at the store

• reducing the amount of things you buy

• throwing all trash in the garbage

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How many trees are cut down each year?

• about 15 thousand

• about 15 million

• about 15 billion

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How do trees help purify the air?

• by absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

• by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

• by promoting photosynthesis using the sun

What source is used to create MOST electricity?

• the sun

• fossil fuels

• water

• wind

What are some examples of fossil fuels?

• coal, oil, natural gas

• wind, water, sun

• sun, coal, oil

• wind, natural gas, oil