Earth Day 2018: Key Facts and Insights

Who was one of the key founders of Earth Day?

• John McConnell

• Rachel Carson

• David Attenborough

• Albert Einstein

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What is the theme of Earth Day for the year mentioned in the video?

• Ocean Preservation

• Environmental and Climate Literacy

• Green Energy

• Wildlife Conservation

What does the Earth Day flag feature?

• A globe

• A green leaf

• A photo of Earth from NASA

• A tree

In what year was Earth Day first celebrated?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1990

• 1960

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How many trees does our planet lose each year?

• Over 15 million

• Over 150 million

• Over 15 billion

• Over 1.5 billion

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What major environmental issue is caused by CO2 levels?

• Smog

• Acid rain

• Global warming

• Ozone layer depletion

What was a significant action taken by Earth Day Network in 2011?

• Banned plastic worldwide

• Reduced carbon emissions by 50%

• Cleaned up oceans

• Planted 28 million trees in Afghanistan

Which endangered species was focused on during Earth Day in Panama?

• Pandas

• Orchids

• Bald eagles

• Sea turtles

What unique activity do some communities do to celebrate Earth Day?

• Wear green clothes

• Sing Earth songs

• Have a car-free day

• Organize a dance

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Approximately how many people participate in Earth Day activities each year?

• Over 1 billion

• Over 100 million

• Over 1 million

• Over 500 million