Celebrating Earth Day: A Family Storytime Adventure

Who initiated the first Earth Day?

• President of the United States

• United Nations

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• A group of scientists

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What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

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What major agency was established after the first Earth Day?

• FBI

• WHO

• EPA

• NASA

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How many people celebrate Earth Day worldwide?

• About 500,000

• More than 2 million

• Over 1 billion

• Less than 100,000

What is deforestation?

• Planting more trees

• Cleaning the oceans

• Clearing forests for various human activities

• Studying forest ecosystems

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Why is deforestation harmful?

• It makes the air more polluted

• It helps animals find homes

• It increases the number of trees

• It leads to loss of animal habitats

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What can trees do for the environment?

• Increase carbon dioxide

• Convert carbon dioxide to oxygen

• Produce plastic

• Create pollution

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What is one way to combat pollution?

• Cutting down more trees

• Using more plastic

• Recycling materials

• Throwing garbage in the ocean

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How can we conserve water?

• Washing cars daily

• Taking longer showers

• Leaving taps open

• Using less water for gardening

What small change can help the Earth?

• Using more paper

• Taking shorter showers

• Driving more often

• Leaving lights on