History of Earth Day

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When is Earth Day celebrated?

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22 April

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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About how many people participated in the first Earth Day celebration? Options: 20, 2 thousand, 2 million, 20 million

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20 million

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What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

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1970

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When did Earth Day go Global?

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1990

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Earth Day is only celebrated in the United States.

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False

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Why was the date of April 22nd chosen for Earth Day?

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It allows more college age people to participate

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Who is the senator credited with founding Earth Day?

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Gaylord Nelson

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Which of the following was NOT passed because of the influence of the first Earth Day? Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Waste Act

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Toxic Waste Act

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

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Environmental Protection Agency

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What famous book written by Rachel Carson helped to expose the dangers of toxic pesticides?

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Silent Spring