Earth Day Quiz

What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1969

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

What is the theme of Earth Day 2024?

• Planet vs Plastics

• Earth Optimism

• Climate Action

• Protect Our Species

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Combustion

Which of the following is a sustainable practice to reduce plastic pollution?

• Using reusable shopping bags

• Recycling plastic bottles

• Avoiding single-use plastics

• All of the above

What is the term for the process by which the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun, causing the planet's temperature to rise?

• Greenhouse effect

• Ozone depletion

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Petroleum

What is the primary cause of deforestation worldwide?

• Agricultural expansion

• Urbanization

• Logging

• Climate change

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted from livestock farming?

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Argon