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World Environment Day

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens to plastic once it is discarded?

a)

It fully dissolves into the ground within a few weeks.

b)

Water acts as a dissolving liquid and it disappears.

c)

It never fully dissolves; it just breaks into small pieces.

d)

None of these

2.

Why is plastic so dangerous to sea life?

a)

They think it is food but cannot digest it.

b)

It can become tangled in their fins or gills.

c)

Plastic poses no threat to sea life.

d)

Plastic dissolves in water and is easily digested by most creatures.

3.

More than 50% of the breathable oxygen in our planet comes from...

a)

the oceans!

b)

the trees!

4.

Which of the following are negative results of burning fossil fuels?

a)

They contribute to health issues for both people and animals.

b)

They contribute to pollution.

c)

They can harm the environment of various communities.

d)

There are no negative aspects.

5.

On April 22, 2016, the Paris Agreement opened for signature.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which day is Earth Day?

a)

1st of April

b)

25th of March

c)

8th of May

d)

22nd of April

7.

During what year did we celebrate the first Earth Day?

a)

1987

b)

1992

c)

1970

d)

2004

8.

What was the purpose for the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 signed by Congress in the United States?

a)

To increase solar energy.

b)

To require that the EPA be a leader in promoting environmental literacy.

c)

To ensure environmental issues not be discussed in school.

d)

To increase the production of coal.