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The First Earth Day

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which country was the very first Earth Day?

a)

Canada

b)

Denmark

c)

United States of America

2.

When was the first Earth Day celebrated in the United States?

a)

April 22, 1970

b)

March 21, 1971

c)

April 22, 1990

3.

Whose idea was Earth Day?

a)

President Richard Nixon

b)

Senator Gaylord Nelson

c)

The United Nations

4.

From which state was Senator Nelson?

a)

Maine

b)

Washington

c)

Wisconsin

5.

When was the first Earth Day officially celebrated around the world?

a)

June 22, 1970

b)

March 21, 1971

c)

April 22, 1990

6.

The Environmental Protection Agency was created before April 1970.

a)

TRUE!!

b)

FALSE. It was created after the first Earth Day celebration.

7.

The first Earth Day celebration was unsuccessful.

a)

TURE!!!

b)

FLASE! It was a huge success.

8.

How many countries recognize and celebrate Earth Day?

a)

19

b)

41

c)

over 140

9.

What happened as a result of the first Earth Day event?

a)

The US government created stronger environmental laws.

b)

The US government stopped all further Earth Day celebrations.

c)

The event leaders were arrested.

10.

How can YOU help keep your planet healthy?

a)

Reduce waste

b)

Recycle

c)

Reuse

d)

Keep all the lights on

e)

Keep the water running