History of Earth Day Quiz

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1990

• 1970

• 1960

• 1980

What government agency was created in the United States by the end of the first Earth Day in 1970?

• FBI

• CDC

• EPA

• FDA

How many countries celebrated Earth Day by 1990?

• 200

• 140

• 100

• 50

What is the estimated time for a plastic bottle to break down in a landfill?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 450 years

How many trees are estimated to be cut down each year?

• 10 billion

• 5 billion

• 20 billion

• 15 billion

What is the percentage of water on Earth that can be used by humans?

• Around 25%

• Less than 10%

• About 50%

• Over 75%

What is the impact of recycling one can of soda in terms of energy saved?

• Enough for 4 hours of TV

• Enough for 1 hour of TV

• Enough for 2 hours of TV

• Enough for 3 hours of TV

What is the energy consumption reduction by shutting down a computer when not in use?

• 85%

• 75%

• 65%

• 50%