Earth Day 2024

What does the word conserve mean?

• protect from harm or overuse.

• make smaller or less.

• a community of living organisms.

• to use again.

What does the word pollute mean?

• protect from harm or overuse.

• a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

• to make water, land and air dirty.

• to change waste into something useful.

When is Earth Day?

• April 22

• June 22

• August 22

• December 22

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

• To raise awareness about environmental issues

• To celebrate Earth by giving it a party

• To pollute more than average

• To give thanks to the founder

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WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?

• Redirect, Rude, Round.

• Respectful, Responsible, Right.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
• Rewrite, rewind, respond.

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In what year did Earth Day begin?

• 1950
• 1960
• 1970
• 1980

What ecological problem is it?

• toxic fumes

• acid rain

• polluted clouds

• water pollution

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What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

• littering

• water pollution

• air pollution

• endangered animals

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What does it mean to go green?

• to eat more green vegetables

• to be friendly towards the environment

• to wear green clothes

• to celebrate St. Patrick's Day everyday

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What government agency was created because of the influence of the first Earth Day?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Central Intelligence Agency

• Federal Bureau of Investigations

• Department of Energy