Earth Day!

What day and month is Earth Day?

Why was Earth Day created?

• To show appreciation and promote awarness to the enviorment.

• To show how much trash gets thrown on the ground.

• To have a party!

• To plant trees.

What year did the First Earth Day happen?

Who founded Earth Day?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Gaylord Nelson

• Albert Einstein

• Oprah

How did Gaylord Nelson reach students?

What federal law did Congress authorize after the first Earth Day?

• Clean Air Act

• Clean Water Act

• Environmental Protection Agency.

• Endangered Species Act

What was one of the new laws that were created called?

Answer explanation

Clean Air Act

Clean Water Act

Endangered Species Act

How has Earth Day evolved since it was created?

Answer explanation

Celebrations to cities and communities instead of just schools and universities.

How did you celebrate Earth Day this year, or other years?