Celebrate Earth Day

What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1970

• 1965

• 1985

• 1975

Who is considered the founder of Earth Day?

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• Al Gore

• Rachel Carson

• John F. Kennedy

What is the main purpose of Earth Day?

• To encourage urban development

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• The main purpose of Earth Day is to promote environmental protection and awareness.

• To promote space exploration

How does pollution affect air quality?

• Pollution decreases air quality by increasing harmful substances in the atmosphere.

• Pollution improves air quality by reducing harmful substances.

• Pollution only affects water quality, not air quality.

• Pollution has no effect on air quality whatsoever.

What are some common sources of water pollution?

• Rainwater harvesting

• Natural mineral deposits

• Desalination processes

• Common sources of water pollution include industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, sewage and wastewater, oil spills, and plastic waste.

What is the impact of plastic waste on marine life?

• Plastic waste has no effect on marine life.

• Plastic waste negatively impacts marine life by causing injury, death, and ecosystem disruption.

• Plastic waste enhances marine biodiversity.

• Plastic waste improves water quality for marine organisms.

What is recycling?

• Recycling is the process of throwing away old products.

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products.

• Recycling is the method of storing waste in landfills.

• Recycling is the act of burning waste materials.

Why is recycling important for the environment?

• Recycling depletes natural resources.

• Recycling has no impact on pollution levels.

• Recycling is important for the environment because it conserves resources, reduces pollution, and minimizes waste.

• Recycling increases waste production.

What materials can be recycled?

• Batteries

• Paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics, electronics

• Textiles

• Food waste

What is composting and how does it help the environment?

• Composting involves mixing inorganic materials to create plastic.

• Composting is the burning of organic waste to produce energy.

• Composting is the process of freezing organic waste to preserve it.

• Composting is the decomposition of organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, helping the environment by reducing waste, lowering emissions, and enriching soil.