How Can You Make Earth a Better Place?

Who was the brainchild behind Earth Day?

• Albert Einstein

• Gaylord Nelson

• Rachel Carson

• John Muir

When is Earth Day celebrated?

• April 22

• March 14

• June 5

• July 11

What major event inspired Gaylord Nelson to start Earth Day?

• The publication of 'Silent Spring'

• Deforestation in the Amazon

• Chernobyl disaster

• 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California

What was one of the key outcomes of the first Earth Day?

• Creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency

• Signing of the Paris Agreement

• Introduction of the Clean Air Act

• Ban on DDT in the United States

How many people participated in the first Earth Day?

• About 5 million

• Over 100 million

• Over 20 million

• Less than 1 million

What is a simple way to make Earth a better place according to the article?

• Drive more cars

• Increase energy consumption

• Plant a tree

• Use more plastic

What does the article suggest to conserve energy?

• Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient ones

• Leave lights on when not in the room

• Take longer showers

• Increase the thermostat in winter

What is NOT a part of the three R's mentioned in the article?

• Recycle

• Reuse

• Reduce

• Refuse

What year did Earth Day become a global phenomenon?

• 1990

• 1970

• 2000

• 1985

What is a major global issue Earth Day campaigns aim to address?

• Artificial intelligence

• Space exploration

• Internet censorship

• Global warming