History of Earth Day

In 1969, two major environmental disasters sparked the creation of Earth Day. What were they? (Choose TWO answers)

• An oil spill in California

• Senator Nelson being horrified

• A river in Cleveland, OH caught on fire.

• 200 million people participating in cleaning up the Earth

Before the first Earth Day, Senator _________ noticed that people put a lot of passion into advocating for peace and civil rights.

Type two cool facts you discovered about the first Earth Day from the article?

Why did so many people in China choose to ride bikes on Earth Day in 2012?

• They didn't, they actually joined Samuel in picking up trash.

• The people of China, led by Emma, decided they didn't like cars anymore.

• Senator Nelson, with the help of Elijah, planted trees in Afghanistan.

• To highlight the impact of car emissions on air pollution, as observed by Samuel.

Which word means people and places around the world?

• Reaction

• Outrage

• Network

• International

Can you figure out which word describes something that occurs as a result of something else?

• International

• Reaction

• Outrage

• Network

Which word would best replace 'massive' to describe something huge or enormous?

• heavy

• massive

• tiny

Which of these major events happened first?

• Earth day became an international event.

• A massive oil spill took place.

• One hundred thousand people in China rode bikes.

• The Cuyahoga River caught fire.

More than _____ countries observe (or celebrate) Earth Day.

Can you believe it? The __________ River actually caught fire! (HINT: Be VERY careful on the spelling)