Earth Day

In what year did Earth Day begin?

• 1950
• 1960
• 1970
• 1980

The founder got the idea to create Earth Day because of an oil spill.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

• To raise awareness about environmental issues

• To celebrate Earth by giving it a party

• To pollute more than average

• To give thanks to the founder

Who founded Earth Day?

• Elisabeth Warren
• Mitt Romney
• Nelson Mandela
• Gaylord Nelson

Too much of this gas in the environment is harmful?

• Gasoline

• Oxygen (O2)

• Methanol

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

climate change; the changes that are happening to the Earth’s climate; the planet is getting hotter

• global warming
• glacier
• fossil fuels
• greenhouse gases

70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water! How much of that is fresh water available for drinking and irrigation?

• 5%
• 10%
• 25%
• Less than 1%

Which of the following animals is NOT endangered?

• Panda
• Black rhino
• Bald eagle
• Snow leopard

How old is the Earth?

• 5 million years old
• 10 billion years old
• 4.5 billion years old

How many nations celebrate Earth Day?

• 175
• 275
• 375
• 475