Earth Day History and Significance

Earth Day, celebrated globally, began in the 1960s with activists raising awareness about environmental issues. Influential works like Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' and events like the Human Ecology Symposium laid the groundwork. The first Earth Day was organized in 1970 by Morton Hilbert, Gaylord Nelson, and Denis Hayes. Initially celebrated every ten years, it became an annual event by 1990, involving millions worldwide. Traditions include ringing bells and singing the 'Earth Anthem'. Celebrations focus on environmental actions like recycling and tree planting.

What book by Rachel Carson raised awareness about environmental issues in the 1960s?

• The Population Bomb

• Silent Spring

• The Lorax

• Our Plundered Planet

Who hosted the Human Ecology Symposium in 1968?

• Denis Hayes

• John McConnell

• Gaylord Nelson

• Morton Hilbert

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• April 22, 1968

• March 21, 1970

• April 21, 1970

• April 22, 1970

Who organized a day to honor the Earth on March 21, 1970?

• John McConnell

• Rachel Carson

• Denis Hayes

• Gaylord Nelson

Why was April 22 chosen as the date for Earth Day?

• It was John Muir's birthday

• It avoided conflicts with other holidays

• It was the first day of spring

• It was during Spring Break

Which conservationist's birthday is close to Earth Day?

• John McConnell

• Gaylord Nelson

• John Muir

• Rachel Carson

How often was Earth Day originally celebrated?

• Every five years

• Every year

• Every ten years

• Every twenty years

By 1990, how many nations participated in Earth Day?

• 200

• 100

• 50

• 141

Which bell is traditionally rung on Earth Day?

• Liberty Bell

• Independence Bell

• Big Ben

• Japanese Peace Bell

Who wrote the 'Earth Anthem'?

• Denis Hayes

• Abhay Kumar

• John McConnell

• Rachel Carson