Earth Day History and Significance

What is the significance of April 22 in relation to Earth Day?

Who conceived the idea for the first Earth Day?

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• Rachel Carson

• Denis Hayes

• The United States Environmental Protection Agency

What major event in 1969 inspired the creation of Earth Day?

Which of the following was NOT a result of the first Earth Day?

(a)  

• The publication of 'Silent Spring'
• The creation of the EPA

• The passage of the Clean Air Act

• The National Environmental Education Act

How many countries participate in Earth Day events today?

(a)  

• More than 140 countries
• Only the United States

• 50 countries

• 100 countries