Earth Day Quiz
Authored by Carolyne Thornton
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the passage about Earth Day?
Earth Day is a day to celebrate with parties and games.
Earth Day is a day to appreciate the Earth and take action to help it.
Earth Day is a day to learn about Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Earth Day is a day to buy new reusable water bottles and shopping bags.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the paragraph about Senator Gaylord Nelson?
Senator Nelson was the first person to talk about conservation.
Senator Nelson received an award for starting the Earth Day movement.
Senator Nelson was from California.
Senator Nelson disliked plastic pollution.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase "brought it to the front of people's minds" mean in the passage about Senator Nelson?
He made people forget about pollution.
He confused people with the idea of Earth Day.
He made people aware of the importance of caring for the Earth.
He made people angry about the environment.
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CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the information about 1990 Earth Day participation support the idea of the movement's growth?
It shows there was less interest in Earth Day in the beginning.
It shows Earth Day was always a global event.
It shows Senator Nelson was the only participant in 1970.
It shows Earth Day has remained a small event.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "tons" mean in the sentence "About 14 million tons of this plastic ends up in the ocean at some point"?
A very small amount
A large amount
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the passage use the phrase "injury and death" to show the effect of plastic on marine life?
It shows plastic is a healthy food source for marine life.
It shows plastic is uncomfortable for marine life.
It shows plastic can harm or kill marine life.
It shows plastic makes marine life stronger.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the example of the bald eagle connect to the overall theme of Earth Day?
It shows that some endangered species are recovering.
It shows that pesticides are a safe product to use.
It shows that Earth Day is a day to learn about birds.
It shows that conservation efforts are not effective.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.9
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