The Creation of Earth Day Post Test Prep

What led to the creation of what we now know as Earth Day?

• A conference in Seattle

• Gaylord Nelson's work to protect the environment

• A proclamation by the UN Secretary-General

• The 11-state conservation tour by President Kennedy

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According to the text, why did Gaylord Nelson decide to take action to protect the environment in 1962?

• He was inspired by a conference in Seattle

• He realized few people were concerned about deforestation and the destruction of trees

• He wanted to create an international holiday

• He was encouraged by the politics of his country

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What was the outcome of Gaylord Nelson's meeting with Attorney General Robert Kennedy?

• They decided to plant more trees

• They agreed that no action was necessary

• They agreed that environmental issues were important and action should be taken

• They organized a national protest immediately

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When did the first Earth Day demonstration take place?

• Summer of 1969

• April 22, 1970

• March 21, 1971

• July 3, 2005

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What was the impact of the first Earth Day demonstration?

• It led to the immediate end of deforestation

• It caused politicians to start listening to environmental concerns

• It made people sit up and pay attention to environmental issues

• It resulted in Gaylord Nelson winning a political office

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In Text 1, how does the author best illustrate the importance of conservation?

• She uses visual imagery to help the reader imagine what the world would look like if humans continue to be wasteful and create pollution.

• She explains how someone fought to make others aware of the results of pollution and waste.

• She provides data to show the negative impact of pollution on the world.

• She describes what is currently happening to forests all over the world.

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What is the central idea of Text 1?

• Gaylord Nelson organized a huge event to bring people together to come up with ways to help the environment.

• President Kennedy campaigned unsuccessfully to convince people the environment was in danger.

• Many politicians acknowledged there were concerns about the environment, but none of them took action to address the issues.

• Gaylord Nelson’s tireless efforts to call attention to issues with the environment led to the creation of an annual event celebrating the health of our planet.

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Which sentence from Text 1 best helps develop the correct central idea from Part A?

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In Text 1, which claim made by the author is least supported by evidence?

• “. . . Gaylord Nelson decided something needed to be done to protect the environment.”

• “The work that he began led to what we now know as Earth Day.”

• “Word about the environment began to spread.”

• “. . . but his contributions will always be remembered as younger generations continue his fight to preserve the world's environment.”

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If Text 1 were made into a biographical video, what would be the focus?

• Key events in the life of Gaylord Nelson as his environmental work grows into an international, educational holiday.

• President John F. Kennedy’s five-day conservation tour of the United States.

• How author Amanda Davis decided to write a Scholastic article about Gaylord Nelson in 2017.

• The United Nations’ Secretary-General signing of a proclamation establishing Earth Day as an official international holiday.

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