Earth Day Middle School

Match the term with the description:

Gaylord Nelson

• Natural resources, like oil

• This revolution produced more pollution

• Senator from Wisconsin who promoted Earth Day

• The actor who plays Harry Potter

What is the main theme of Earth Day?

• Environmental protection

• Space exploration

• Historical events

• Technological advancements

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'The Earth is a fragile blue gem'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Choose the correct sentence:

• Earth day are celebrated on April 22.

• Earth Day is celebrated on April 22.

• Earth Day was celebrate on April 22.

• Earth Day were celebrated on April 22.

What part of speech is the word 'celebrate' in the sentence 'We celebrate Earth Day every year'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'conserve'?

• Waste

• Preserve

• Destroy

• Neglect

Identify the correct use of a comma in the sentence: 'On Earth Day we plant trees, clean parks, and recycle.'

• On Earth Day, we plant trees clean parks, and recycle.

• On Earth Day we plant trees, clean parks and recycle.

• On Earth Day, we plant trees, clean parks, and recycle.

• On Earth Day we plant trees clean parks and recycle.

What is the purpose of Earth Day according to the passage?

• To celebrate technological achievements

• To promote environmental awareness

• To honor historical figures

• To encourage space exploration

Which sentence uses the word 'environment' correctly?

• The environment is where we live and breathe.

• Environment is a type of food.

• She environment the cake.

• Environment is a color.

What is the antonym of 'pollution'?

• Contamination

• Purity

• Dirtiness

• Filth