Earth Day Quiz

When is Earth Day celebrated annually?

• March 20th

• April 22nd

• May 1st

• June 5th

In which year was the first Earth Day held?

• 1960

• 1965

• 1970

• 1975

Who is credited with founding Earth Day?

• Denis Hayes

• Gaylord Nelson

• Rachel Carson

• Walter Reuther

How many Americans participated in the first Earth Day?

• 1 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 50 million

Which important US agency was established as a result of the first Earth Day?

• NASA

• FBI

• EPA

• CIA

What was the original concept for Earth Day called?

• Green Day

• Planet Day

• Environmental Day

• Teach-in

In which year did Earth Day become a global event?

• 1980

• 1985

• 1990

• 1995

How many countries participated in the first global Earth Day?

• 50

• 100

• 141

• 200

Which of these acts was NOT passed as a result of the first Earth Day?

• Clean Air Act

• Clean Water Act

• Endangered Species Act

• National Park Act

What environmental issue was highlighted in Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring"?

• Deforestation

• Ocean pollution

• Air pollution

• Pesticide use