Earth Day Reading

What was the original purpose of Earth Day according to Senator Gaylord Nelson?

• To convince people of the need to protect the environment in one day

• To create a continuing national drive to clean up the environment

• To promote the sale of eco-friendly products

• To organize a large protest against the Vietnam War

What major event in 1969 highlighted the need for environmental protection in the U.S.?

• The first Earth Day celebration

• The Santa Barbara oil spill

• The establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency

• The Women's March

How did Earth Day change in the 1990s according to the passage?

• It became more focused on corporate involvement and individual actions

• It was no longer celebrated annually

• It shifted focus to international environmental issues

• It became a government-regulated event

What was one criticism of Earth Day mentioned in the passage?

• It focuses too much on political change

• It is too long and drawn out

• It encourages a surface-level mentality

• It excludes young people from participating

What role did young people play in the original Earth Day movement?

• They were the primary organizers of the event

• They were largely uninvolved

• They participated in large numbers and helped bring attention to environmental issues

• They protested against the event

What was one of the outcomes of the first Earth Day in 1970?

• The creation of the Clean Water Act

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The reduction of corporate influence in environmental issues

• The establishment of Earth Day as a national holiday

What is 'greenwashing' as described in the passage?

• A genuine effort by companies to be environmentally friendly

• A form of PR spin to appear environmentally responsible

• A government initiative to promote eco-friendly practices

• A method of cleaning up oil spills