WorksheetsWorld Environment Day 2020
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is World Environment Day?
It's the United Nations' initiative to bring world leaders together and discuss environmental issues.
It's the United Nations' day for standing for Human and Animal Rights.
It's a Greenpeace initiative.
It's the United Nations' initiative to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
What is celebrated on World Environment Day?
Alternative lifestyles.
Climate Change.
Environmental action.
Greenpeace.
Which country hosts World Environment Day in 2020?
Colombia.
Japan.
Germany.
Australia.
Why is World Environment Day celebrated?
To remember recycling.
To stop Covid-19.
To bring nations together.
To stop mistreating nature.
When was World Environment Day celebrated for the first time?
In 1945.
In 1974.
In 1919.
In 2000.
What is the theme of World Environment Day this year?
Saving water.
Protecting sea life.
Biodiversity.
Covid-19 pandemic.
Where was this day celebrated for the first time?
In China.
In Portugal.
In Kenya.
In the USA.
What can we do to help preserve the environment? Choose your options.
recycle.
stop littering.
plant trees.
drive to school.
buy glass containers instead of plastic.
Why is biodiversity important?
Because it supports all life on land and below water.
Because humans eat animals.
Because there are many planets in our galaxy.
Because Biology is my favourite subject.
How many people inhabit planet Earth?
5,8 billion.
7,8 billion.
3,8 billion.
2,8 billion.
How much of the world’s water is available for human use (freshwater)?
2,5%
1%
10%
5%
How many kilos of carbon dioxide can a mature tree absorb ?
10 kilos.
2 kilos.
5 kilos.
22 kilos.
Which of these gases is the main air pollutant?
Oxygen.
Ozone.
Carbon dioxide.
Sulfur dioxide.
What is the most common type of debris that pollutes our oceans?
Plastic.
Algae.
Glass.
Paper.
What are renewable energies?
Energy that comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished.
Energy that comes from fossil fuels.
Energy that humans create when cycling, running, swimming, and exercising.
Energy that comes from nuclear plants.
Why is World Environment Day an important date?
Because citizens, celebrities, governments, and business come together to take action and protect the planet.
Because leaders from all over the world come together to discuss how to help the planet.
Because citizens, celebrities, governments, and business celebrate holiday.
Because students, teachers, parents organise actions and demonstrations for the protection of the environment.
