Geog in the News - Earth Day

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How many years has Earth Day been going for?

• 49

• 53

• 54

• 57

• 2

When does Earth Day take place every year?

• 2023-04-20 00:00:00

• 2023-04-21 00:00:00

• 2023-04-22 00:00:00

• 2023-04-23 00:00:00

• 3

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

• Celebrate the world

• Raise awareness about protecting the planet

• Both A and B

• None of the above

• 3

In what year was the first Earth Day held?

• 1969

• 1970

• 1971

• 1972

• 2

What was the reason behind the first Earth Day protests?

• To protest against climate change

• To protest against environmental issues

• To demand better education on climate change

• To advocate for economic equality

• 2

What action did the first Earth Day lead to?

• The introduction of new environmental laws

• The ban of fossil fuels

• The implementation of green energy solutions

• The building of more factories

• 1

What inspired the modern environmental movement we have today?

• The banning of plastic bags

• The first ever Earth Day protests

• The invention of electric cars

• The creation of the internet

• 2

What do people do around the world to promote climate action on Earth Day?

• Plant trees

• Take part in clean-ups

• Organise protests

• All of the above

• 4

Who decides the theme for Earth Day each year?

• Local communities

• The government

• The organisers behind Earth Day

• The United Nations

• 3

What is the theme for Earth Day this year?

• Protect our Planet

• Invest in our Planet

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Clean Energy for All

• 2