Earth Day

What was a significant outcome of the success of Earth Day?

• Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency

• Passage of key environmental acts

• Establishment of the Clean Air Act

• Formation of the Department of Energy

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Earth Day serves as a reminder every year on April 22 about the importance of protecting the (a)  

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Nearly 200 million people from 141 nations participated in the 1990 Earth Day events. How many nations were involved?

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When was Earth Day first celebrated in the United States?

• April 22, 1970

• May 5, 1969

• March 15, 1971

• June 8, 1972

How many people participated in the 1970 Earth Day events?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

Who came up with the idea for Earth Day?

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• President John F. Kennedy

• Governor Ronald Reagan

• Mayor Michael Bloomberg

What happened as a result of the first Earth Day?

• The US government created stronger environmental laws.

• The US government stopped all further Earth Day celebrations.

• The event leaders were arrested.

Where was Senator Gaylord Nelson from?

• New York City

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Nashville, TN

• Clear Lake, Wisconsin

When was the first Earth Day officially celebrated?

• April 22, 1990

• April 22, 1991

• April 21, 1990

• April 21, 1991

As more water _____ and enters the ocean, the sea level ______

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