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Earth Day

Total questions: 496

Worksheet time: 8hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

12 April

b)

when spring comes

c)

21 June

d)

22 April

5.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
6.
Preserve means ...
a)
to keep safe
b)
to harm
7.
Who invented Earth Day?
a)
Bobby Nelson
b)
Byron Nelson
c)
Gaylord Nelson
d)
Rob Nelson
8.
What event sparked Earth Day?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
massive littering
d)
oil spill
9.

What is one way that factories cause pollution?

a)

dumping chemicals into rivers and lakes

b)

driving cars

c)

eating too much pizza

d)

building too many fires

10.
What does recycle mean?
a)
Make smaller
b)
Make bigger
c)
Converting waste into something that can be used again.
d)
Throw away
11.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
12.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What are the three R's of the environment?

a)

reduce, replace, recycle

b)

reduce, read, ride

c)

reduce, reuse, recycle

d)

rearrange, reduce, recycle

16.

How can we solve the problem of littering?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

18.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

19.

When is Earth Day?

a)

April 22

b)

June 22

c)

August 22

d)

December 22

20.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

21.
What does it mean to reduce?
a)
To cut things up into little pieces.
b)
To use as much of something as you can.
c)
To use less of something.
d)
To use something again.
22.
It's never too late to start reducing, reusing, or recycling?
a)
True
b)
False
23.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

24.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

25.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

26.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

27.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

28.

When is Earth Day?

a)

April 22

b)

June 22

c)

August 22

d)

December 22

29.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

30.

What is one way that factories cause pollution?

a)

dumping chemicals into rivers and lakes

b)

driving cars

c)

eating too much pizza

d)

building too many fires

31.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

32.

Which of the following is NOT disposable?

a)

plastic forks and spoons

b)

paper plates

c)

Styrofoam cups

d)

reusable shopping bags

33.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

34.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

35.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

36.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

37.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

38.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

39.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

40.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
41.
Which is NOT true about Earth Day?
a)
People make sure that they use a lot of gas
b)
People conserve energy
c)
People excercise environmental protection
d)
People think about the Earth's needs
42.
Why is recycling important?
a)
It does not help the planet.
b)
It gives raccoons food.
c)
It reduces the amount of trash we make.
d)
The world will shrink.
43.

The process of making the environment dirty or not safe to use is...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

44.

Every year on April 22nd, events are held world wide to celebrate protecting the environment. This is known as...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

45.

To use something again is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

46.

To make a smaller amount of something , or to use less of something is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

47.

To make trash into reusable material is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

48.

To use something carefully is to...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

49.

A supply of something that can be used when needed are...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

50.

A material left over or thrown away is...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

51.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

April 2nd

b)

April 22nd

c)

April 20th

d)

April 1st

52.

What are the 3R's of "Going Green?"

a)

reduce

b)

redo

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

53.

Who started Earth Day?

a)

Donald Trump, our President

b)

Denis Hayes, a college professor

c)

Gaylord Nelson, Senator of Wisconsin

d)

Mr. Stark, our principal

54.

Why was Earth Day started?

a)

to increase awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills

b)

to have another holiday

c)

to gain more money for the environment

d)

to have a long weekend

55.

The process of making the environment dirty or not safe to use is...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

56.

Every year on April 22nd, events are held world wide to celebrate protecting the environment. This is known as...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

57.

To use something again is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

58.

To make a smaller amount of something , or to use less of something is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

59.

To make trash into reusable material is to...

a)

Earth Day

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

60.

To use something carefully is to...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

61.

A supply of something that can be used when needed are...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

62.

A material left over or thrown away is...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

63.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

April 2nd

b)

April 22nd

c)

April 20th

d)

April 1st

64.

What are the 3R's of "Going Green?"

a)

reduce

b)

redo

c)

reuse

d)

recycle

65.

Who started Earth Day?

a)

Donald Trump, our President

b)

Denis Hayes, a college professor

c)

Gaylord Nelson, Senator of Wisconsin

d)

Mr. Stark, our principal

66.

Why was Earth Day started?

a)

to increase awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills

b)

to have another holiday

c)

to gain more money for the environment

d)

to have a long weekend

67.

Which item can be recycled?

a)
b)
68.

Which item can be recycled?

a)
b)
69.

Which item can be recycled?

a)
b)
70.

Which item can be recycled?

a)
b)
71.

Which item goes in the trash?

a)
b)
72.

Which item goes in the trash?

a)
b)
73.

Which picture shows a person making a good choice in their community?

a)
b)
74.

Which picture shows a good choice you can make in your community?

a)
b)
75.

Which picture shows an object that can be reused?

a)
b)
76.

Which picture shows someone making a sad choice that will hurt the community?

a)
b)
77.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

78.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

79.

What does the word conserve mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

make smaller or less.

c)

a community of living organisms.

d)

to use again.

80.

What does the word pollute mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

c)

to make water, land and air dirty.

d)

to change waste into something useful.

81.

When is Earth Day?

a)

April 22

b)

June 22

c)

August 22

d)

December 22

82.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

83.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

84.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
85.

The founder got the idea to create Earth Day because of an oil spill.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

a)

To raise awareness about environmental issues

b)

To celebrate Earth by giving it a party

c)

To pollute more than average

d)

To give thanks to the founder

87.
Who founded Earth Day?
a)
Elisabeth Warren
b)
Mitt Romney
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Gaylord Nelson
88.
Where did the idea of Earth Day come from?
a)
An oil spill in St. Barbara
b)
A huge water spill in Los Angeles
c)
Cutting down too many trees in the amazon rainforest
d)
Poverty
89.
What agency was created by Earth Day?
a)
US Environmental Agency
b)
National Security Agency of USA
c)
NASA
d)
Department of Energy
90.
When is Earth Day celebrated
a)
June 19th
b)
April 22nd
c)
When the world ends
d)
April 23rd
91.
What is Earth Day?
a)
Earth Day is a day for people to celebrate how earth was formed.
b)
Earth Day is a day when people get outside and clean up the earth more than they used to.
c)
Earth Day is a contest for people to write an essay about how they feel about the earth.
d)
Earth day is a contest for people to make a model of the earth and then let it explode like a volcanoe. 
92.

What year was Earth Day created?

a)

1970

b)

1990

c)

2000

d)

1900

93.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

94.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

95.

We can take care of our planet by

a)

exercising, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water

b)

watering trees, planting trees and donating money to local nurseries

c)

recycling, reusing, reducing waste and planting trees

d)

planting trees to create more oxygen

96.

A conservationist

a)

helps the environment

b)

advocates and acts for the environment

c)

protects and preserves the environment and wildlife

d)

all of the above

97.

Too much of this gas in the environment is harmful?

a)

Gasoline

b)

Oxygen (O2)

c)

Methanol

d)

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

98.

April 22nd was chosen as Earth Day because

a)

April is in spring and which is a good season and students can learn and partake in Earth Day

b)

April is National Earth Month

c)

it is the rainy season and plants grow best during this time

d)

it is a day off of school

99.

2020 is the

a)

1st year of celebrating Earth Day.

b)

10th year of celebrating Earth Day.

c)

50th year of celebrating Earth Day.

d)

100th year of celebrating Earth Day.

100.

The point of Earth Day is to honor our planet and

a)

animals.

b)

parents.

c)

keep outer space clean.

d)

make the environment cleaner.

101.
climate change; the changes that are happening to the Earth’s climate; the planet is getting hotter
a)
global warming
b)
glacier
c)
fossil fuels
d)
greenhouse gases
102.
a form of oxygen that is found in a layer high in the earth's atmosphere that blocks some of the sun’s rays
a)
global warming
b)
plastic
c)
atmosphere
d)
ozone
103.
70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water! How much of that is fresh water available for drinking and irrigation?
a)
5%
b)
10%
c)
25%
d)
Less than 1%
104.
You're excited to do a good deed and recycle your pizza box; however, as you throw it in the bin, your neighbor tells you you can't recycle it. Is he right? And why?
a)
Yes, it is paper and paper is recyclable.
b)
No, there is grease on the paper so it isn't recyclable.
105.
What book helped launch the modern environmental movement, and led to the widespread ban of DDT? 
a)
Silent Spring
b)
The End of Nature
c)
Cabin in the Woods
d)
Earth in the Balance
106.

a form of oxygen that is found in a layer high in the earth's atmosphere that blocks some of the sun’s rays

a)

global warming

b)

plastic

c)

atmosphere

d)

ozone

107.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

108.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

109.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

110.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

111.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

112.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

113.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

114.

What ecological problem is it?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

destruction of natural resourses

115.

What ecological problem is it?

a)

toxic fumes

b)

acid rain

c)

polluted clouds

d)

water pollution

116.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

endangered animals

117.

What does it mean to go green?

a)

to eat more green vegetables

b)

to be friendly towards the environment

c)

to wear green clothes

d)

to celebrate St. Patrick's Day everyday

118.

4. What is the aim of Earth Day?

a)

fight for a clean future for the planet

b)

do workshops etc. for people to understand problems

c)

create new problems

d)

raise awareness

119.

What is the solution to this problem?

a)
b)
c)
d)
120.

What does the word conserve mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

make smaller or less.

c)

a community of living organisms.

d)

to use again.

121.

Groups of people that can help to keep the environment clean, happy, and safe are:

a)

students and teachers

b)

local authority and government

c)

people in the community

d)

all of above

122.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

123.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

124.

When is Earth Day?

a)

April 22

b)

June 22

c)

August 22

d)

December 22

125.

Name 1 of the 5 aims of earth day.

4 lines
126.

What is one way we can help during Earth Day?

4 lines
127.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
128.
Preserve means ...
a)
to keep safe
b)
to harm
129.
Who invented Earth Day?
a)
Bobby Nelson
b)
Byron Nelson
c)
Gaylord Nelson
d)
Rob Nelson
130.
How many people attended the first Earth Day celebration?
a)
20
b)
2000
c)
200000
d)
20000000
131.
How many nations celebrate Earth Day?
a)
175
b)
275
c)
375
d)
475
132.
What color space is used for recreational and agricultural purposes?
a)
red
b)
blue
c)
green
d)
yellow
133.
What day is Earth Day?
a)
March 22
b)
April 22
c)
May 22
d)
June 22
134.
What event sparked Earth Day?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
massive littering
d)
oil spill
135.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

136.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

137.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

138.

What ecological problem is it?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

destruction of natural resourses

139.

What ecological problem is it?

a)

toxic fumes

b)

acid rain

c)

polluted clouds

d)

water pollution

140.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

endangered animals

141.

What are the three R's of the environment?

a)

reduce, replace, recycle

b)

reduce, read, ride

c)

reduce, reuse, recycle

d)

rearrange, reduce, recycle

142.

How can we solve the problem of littering?

a)
b)
c)
d)
143.

Find the solution for this problem.

a)
b)
c)
d)
144.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

12 April

b)

when spring comes

c)

21 June

d)

22 April

145.

About how many trees are needed to meet the oxygen needs of 4 people?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

10

d)

50

146.

Which of the following is not considered to be a source of renewable energy?

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

natural gas

d)

hydroelectric

147.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

a)

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

b)

CH4(methane)

c)

N2O(nitrous oxide)

d)

All of the above

148.

True or False: The vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.

a)

True

b)

False

149.

What percentage of emitted carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans?

a)

5%

b)

11%

c)

31%

d)

91%

150.

True or False: Around the world, the coal industry is declining, while renewable energy industries are on the rise.

a)

True

b)

False

151.

Which of the following are consequences of climate change?

a)

Glaciers are shrinking and sea levels are rising

b)

Heat wave are longer and more intense

c)

Plant and animal habitat ranges are shifting

d)

All of the above

152.

Which is NOT an anticipated effect of continued climate change?

a)

The growing season will lengthen

b)

Hurricanes will become more intense and more frequent

c)

We will experience more droughts and more heat waves

d)

The Arctic will develop more sea ice

153.

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

a)

The carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change

b)

Produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, which produces smog (and respiratory illnesses) on hot days

c)

Generate dangerous mercury emissions

d)

The oceans become more acidic because of carbon absorbed

e)

All of the above

154.

True or False: Wasting food contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

a)

True

b)

False

155.

In what year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

(a)  

156.

What US Senator founded Earth Day?

a)

John F Kennedy

b)

Richard Nixon

c)

Gaylord Nelson

d)

Newt Gingrich

157.

True or False: On the very first Earth Day, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution.

a)

True

b)

False

158.

In 2009, the United Nations renamed Earth Day as (a)   .

159.

About how many trees are needed to meet the oxygen needs of 4 people?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

10

d)

50

160.

Which of the following is not considered to be a source of renewable energy?

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

natural gas

d)

hydroelectric

161.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

a)

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

b)

CH4(methane)

c)

N2O(nitrous oxide)

d)

All of the above

162.

True or False: The vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by humans.

a)

True

b)

False

163.

What percentage of emitted carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans?

a)

5%

b)

11%

c)

31%

d)

91%

164.

True or False: Around the world, the coal industry is declining, while renewable energy industries are on the rise.

a)

True

b)

False

165.

Which of the following are consequences of climate change?

a)

Glaciers are shrinking and sea levels are rising

b)

Heat wave are longer and more intense

c)

Plant and animal habitat ranges are shifting

d)

All of the above

166.

Which is NOT an anticipated effect of continued climate change?

a)

The growing season will lengthen

b)

Hurricanes will become more intense and more frequent

c)

We will experience more droughts and more heat waves

d)

The Arctic will develop more sea ice

167.

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

a)

The carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change

b)

Produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, which produces smog (and respiratory illnesses) on hot days

c)

Generate dangerous mercury emissions

d)

The oceans become more acidic because of carbon absorbed

e)

All of the above

168.

True or False: Wasting food contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

a)

True

b)

False

169.

In what year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

(a)  

170.

What US Senator founded Earth Day?

a)

John F Kennedy

b)

Richard Nixon

c)

Gaylord Nelson

d)

Newt Gingrich

171.

True or False: On the very first Earth Day, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution.

a)

True

b)

False

172.

In 2009, the United Nations renamed Earth Day as (a)   .

173.

Find the word...EARTH

a)

Earth

b)

Sky

174.

Find the word...RECYCLE

a)

Recycle

b)

Plant

175.

Find the picture of the Earth

a)
b)
176.

Find the Recycling Bin

a)
b)
177.

What should you recycle?

a)

Plastic

b)

Sandwich

178.

Help or hurt Earth?

a)

help

b)

hurt

179.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

May 22

b)

March 1

c)

June 21

d)

April 22

180.

Which one of these is best for the environment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
181.

How can we solve the problem of littering?

a)
b)
c)
d)
182.

I can save water by

a)
b)
c)
d)
183.

I can help the Earth by

a)
b)
c)
d)
184.

Which one is good for the Earth?

a)
b)
185.

What are the 3Rs?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Trash, Litter, Spill

c)

Sun, Moon, Stars

d)

Art, Gym, Computer

186.

Earth Day is celebrated in what season ?

a)

Spring

b)

Fall

c)

Winter

d)

Summer

187.

Which one of these can be recycled?

a)
b)
c)
d)
188.

Which one shows a way to reuse?

a)
b)
c)
d)
189.

Turning the water off while brushing your teeth is a good way to reduce the amount of water used?

a)

True

b)

False

190.

Using a reusable sports bottle instead of a plastic water bottle is a way to

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

191.

What can we do to protect the Earth ?

a)

Save Energy!

b)

Save a Tree, Plant a Tree!

c)

Recycle!

d)

all

192.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

193.

recycle =

a)

recreo

b)

reciclar

c)

recordar

d)

recicleta

194.

reuse =

a)

usar

b)

rey

c)

reutilizar

d)

reno

195.

protect =

a)

protectación

b)

proteger

c)

professional

d)

proporcionar

196.

el mundo =

a)

the mountain

b)

the mundane

c)

the land

d)

the world

197.

to save (conserve) water = ____________ agua

a)

anotar

b)

ahorrar

c)

saver

d)

sslud

198.

utilizar =

a)

to unify

b)

to use

c)

to undermine

d)

to conserve

199.

eco-friendly products = productos ____________

a)

ecológicos

b)

economicos

c)

ecólogos

d)

emocionantes

200.

to respect =

a)

reciclar

b)

respetar

c)

religionar

d)

respuesta

201.

nature =

a)

nacho

b)

nata

c)

naturaleza

d)

naturoso

202.

ir en bici(cleta) = to ___ on a bike

a)

go

b)

buy

c)

deliver

d)

exercise

203.

focos ahorradores = energy efficient ________

a)

faucet

b)

light bulbs

c)

cars

d)

cell phones

204.

desenchufar =

a)

to destroy

b)

to reduce

c)

to protect

d)

to unplug

205.

appliances =

a)

electrodomésticos

b)

sacapuntas

c)

applicaciones

d)

aviones

206.

no usar el auto = no usar el ____

a)

coche

b)

tren

c)

control remoto

d)

silla

207.

What does this sign mean?

a)

walk in circles

b)

reduce, reuse, recycle

c)

save the environment

d)

green is my favourite colour

208.

What does RECYCLING mean?

a)

throw away

b)

give things to other people

c)

make new things out of old ones

d)

using things again and again

209.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

March 22

b)

May 20

c)

April 1

d)

22 April

210.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
211.

Earth Day is only celebrated in the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

212.

_______ is the process of taking materials ready to be thrown away and changing them into reusable materials.

a)

Recycling

b)

Reusing

c)

Reducing

213.

What cannot be recycled?

a)

Paper

b)

Styrofoam

c)

Plastic

d)

Glass

214.

I am going to do my part to Recycle, Reuse and Reduce

a)

True

b)

False

215.

What is the first stage of the sorting process?

a)

Pre-sort

b)

Glass

c)

Crusher

216.

What happens if pre-sorting is not done at the recycling facility?

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217.

What is the correct order?

a)

baler - staging area - bunker

b)

bunker - baler - staging area

c)

staging area - baler - bunker

218.

After the sorting phase, materials proceed to ________ and _______.

a)

magnetic belt and eddy current

b)

pre-sort and glass crusher

219.

This has thick steel discs to crush glass bottles and jars

a)

Optical Sorter

b)

Disc Screen

c)

Glass Crusher

220.

The _____ uses a camera and infrared sensor to separate different kinds of plastic.

a)

Optical Sorter

b)

Pre-sort

c)

Disc Screen

221.

The last step of the recycling process at the recycling plant.

a)

Pre-sort

b)

Deliver materials to the recycling facility

c)

Shipping materials to the manufacturing facility

222.

When do we celebrate Earth Day?

a)

March 22nd

b)

April 22nd

c)

On first day of Spring

d)

The second Thursday of April

223.

What are some things we do everyday that affect the environment? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

use electricity

b)

take a walk

c)

plant trees

d)

drive cars

224.

What are some consequences of people affecting the environment? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

animals can't find food and shelter

b)

animals bay become endangered

c)

animals get angry

d)

animals can't have babies

225.

What does the word "endangered" mean?

a)

a dangerous animal

b)

not enough of a species (animal or plant) living in the wild

c)

a dangerous plant

d)

too many of one species living in one place

226.

Around how many WILD Amour Leopards are left in the entire plant?

a)

60

b)

600

c)

6

d)

66

227.

How do animals become endangered? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

destroying its habitat

b)

because of the life cycle

c)

They just do, they're animals!

d)

pollution

228.

What are some ways we can help the endangered species? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

Clean up polluted habitats

b)

planting trees

c)

learning about endangered species

d)

Watching T.V

229.

We make trash every day just by going about our normal lives.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

230.

Which of these items will decompose naturally?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
231.

What are some things we can recycle? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

clothing

b)

metal

c)

wood

d)

plastic

e)

paper

232.

What year was Earth Day first celebrated?

a)

2000

b)

1950

c)

1970

d)

2010

233.

Which is the largest rainforest?

a)

CONGO RAINFOREST

b)

AMAZON RAINFOREST

c)

NORTHERN VIETNAM LOWLAND RAINFOREST

d)

INDO-BURMA RAINFOREST

234.

Which country recycles the most?

a)

GERMANY

b)

BRAZIL

c)

USA

d)

VIETNAM

235.

Which book is this from?

a)

The Cat in the Hat

b)

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

c)

The Lorax

236.

What can you do to save energy?

(Check all that are true.)

a)
b)
c)
d)
237.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

238.

We must PRESERVE nature.

What does PRESERVE mean?

a)

protect something as it is

b)

destroy

c)

change

239.

Which problem is shown here?

a)

water pollition

b)

air pollution

c)

litter

d)

energy waste

240.

How can you reduce?

Reduce means to use less things.

Examples: I can eat all the food I have before I buy more.

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241.

What is your favorite part of the Earth?

1. Water & landforms

2. Animals

3. Plants

4. Fruits & Vegetables

5. EVERYTHING!

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
242.

What is Earth Day? 

a)

A day we learn about taking care of the planet and our environment.

b)

A day we watch movies.

c)

A day we learn about how to make plastic.

243.

Who is responsible for taking care of our planet?

a)

Us

b)

Animals

c)

Plants

244.

What is one way you will ACTUALLY celebrate Earth Day this year? 

a)

have a cookout

b)

go shopping

c)

plant a tree

245.

What can you do to help protect the Earth?

a)

save all the money

b)

reduce, reuse, recycle

c)

use more paper

246.

What are the three R's of the environment?

a)

reduce, replace, recycle

b)

reduce, read, ride

c)

reduce, reuse, recycle

d)

rearrange, reduce, recycle

247.
What does it mean to reduce?
a)
To cut things up into little pieces.
b)
To use as much of something as you can.
c)
To use less of something.
d)
To use something again.
248.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

249.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to buy new things

250.
It's never too late to start reducing, reusing, or recycling?
a)
True
b)
False
251.

Sagutan ang Earth Day Bingo na ito!

Ang winning shape: Hourglass

Virtual Link: https://mfbc.us/m/brfg6re

I-type sa ibaba kung BINGO ka!

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252.

Ano kaya ang nasa litrato?

(a)  

253.

Ano kaya ang nasa litrato? (small caps only)

(a)  

254.

Ano kaya ang nasa litrato? (small caps only)

(a)  

255.

Ano kayang salita ang ipinapahiwatig ng litratong ito? (small caps only)

(a)  

256.

Tungkol saan ang mga imaheng iyong nakita? I-type sa ibaba.

4 lines
257.

Ano ang na-realize mo sa pagsulat ng akademikong teksto sa araw na ito?

4 lines
258.

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

a)

The purpose of Earth Day is to celebrate the beauty of nature and the wonders of the Earth.

b)

The purpose of Earth Day is to promote the use of fossil fuels and increase pollution.

c)

The purpose of Earth Day is to encourage deforestation and destruction of natural habitats.

d)

The purpose of Earth Day is to promote environmental protection and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of our planet.

259.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

June 10th

b)

May 1st

c)

April 22nd

d)

March 15th

260.

What are some individual actions that can have a positive impact on Earth Day?

a)

Leaving lights on all day, using excessive amounts of water, throwing away recyclable items, driving alone in a car, cutting down trees, supporting large corporations

b)

Reducing water usage, conserving energy, recycling, using public transportation or carpooling, planting trees, and supporting local and sustainable businesses.

261.

Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle on Earth Day?

a)

To conserve resources, reduce pollution, and minimize waste.

b)

To increase resource consumption, increase pollution, and maximize waste.

c)

To waste resources, pollute the environment, and increase waste.

d)

To ignore resources, ignore pollution, and maximize waste.

262.

What are some future goals for Earth Day?

a)

Planting more trees and reducing deforestation

b)

Encouraging the use of single-use plastics

c)

Promoting pollution and waste

d)

Increasing global participation, advocating for stronger environmental policies, and inspiring individuals and communities to take action for a healthier planet.

263.

How can planting trees contribute to Earth Day?

a)

Planting trees has no impact on Earth Day.

b)

Planting trees can contribute to Earth Day by increasing pollution.

c)

Planting trees can contribute to Earth Day by reducing carbon dioxide, providing habitat, preventing erosion, and improving air and water quality.

d)

Planting trees can contribute to Earth Day by depleting natural resources.

264.

What is the significance of conserving water on Earth Day?

a)

Conserving water on Earth Day helps protect and preserve our planet's limited water resources.

b)

Conserving water on Earth Day has no significance.

c)

Conserving water on Earth Day harms the environment.

d)

Conserving water on Earth Day is a waste of time.

265.

What are some ways to reduce energy consumption on Earth Day?

a)

Some ways to reduce energy consumption on Earth Day include: turning off lights when not in use, using energy-efficient appliances, unplugging electronics when not in use, using natural lighting instead of artificial lighting, using public transportation or carpooling, and reducing water usage.

b)

Leaving electronics plugged in when not in use

c)

Using old and inefficient appliances

d)

Leaving lights on all day

266.

Why is it important to educate others about Earth Day?

a)

To discourage people from taking action to protect the planet.

b)

To ignore the importance of environmental conservation.

c)

To spread misinformation and confuse people about environmental issues.

d)

To raise awareness and encourage action to protect the planet.

267.

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint on Earth Day?

a)

By using public transportation, conserving energy, recycling, reducing water usage, and planting trees.

b)

By throwing recyclables in the trash and taking long showers

c)

By driving a gas-guzzling car and leaving the lights on all day

d)

By cutting down trees and using plastic bags

268.

What is the significance of conserving water on Earth Day?

a)

Conserving water on Earth Day helps protect and preserve our planet's limited water resources.

b)

Conserving water on Earth Day has no significance.

c)

Conserving water on Earth Day harms the environment.

d)

Conserving water on Earth Day is a waste of time.

269.

In your own little way, how do you practice sustainable living?

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270.

What does the word conserve mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

make smaller or less.

c)

a community of living organisms.

d)

to use again.

271.

What does the word pollute mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

c)

to make water, land and air dirty.

d)

to change waste into something useful.

272.

What does the word recycle mean?

a)

the area around a person, animal, or plant.

b)

to keep from harm.

c)

make smaller or less.

d)

to change waste into something useful.

273.

What does the word reduce mean?

a)

the study of organisms and their surroundings.

b)

a community of living organisms.

c)

make smaller or less.

d)

to keep from harm.

274.

What does the word reuse mean?

a)

a community of living organisms.

b)

the study of organisms and their surroundings.

c)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

d)

to use again.

275.

What does the word environment mean?

a)

the area around a person, animal, or plant.

b)

to make water, land and air dirty.

c)

a community of living organisms.

d)

to keep from harm.

276.

What does the word ecology mean?

a)

the study of organisms and their surroundings.

b)

to keep from harm.

c)

make smaller or less.

d)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

277.

What does the word ecosystem mean?

a)

a community of living organisms.

b)

to change waste into something useful.

c)

to make water, land and air dirty.

d)

to use again.

278.

What does the word protect mean?

a)

the area around a person, animal, or plant.

b)

to keep from harm.

c)

to change waste into something useful.

d)

to make water, land and air dirty.

279.

What is the ozone layer?

a)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

b)

the area around a person, animal, or plant.

c)

make smaller or less.

d)

to change waste into something useful.

280.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

May 22

b)

March 22

c)

June 22

d)

April 22

281.

In what year did Earth Day begin?

a)

1950

b)

1960

c)

1970

d)

1980

282.

What is one way that factories cause pollution?

a)

dumping chemicals into rivers and lakes

b)

driving lots of cars

c)

eating too much pizza

d)

having big buildings

283.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
284.

What does the word pollute mean?

a)

protect from harm or overuse.

b)

a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.

c)

to make water, land or air dirty.

d)

to change waste into something useful.

285.

Americans throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags each year. On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?

a)

12 minutes

b)

1 hour

c)

1 day

d)

1 week

286.

One tree provides a day's supply of oxygen for ____ people.

a)

1

b)

4

c)

10

d)

100

287.

Why did Senator Gaylord Nelson create Earth Day?

a)

To make him famous

b)

To get people to start caring for the Earth

c)

To celebrate something new

d)

To help him win an election

288.

What does recycle mean?

a)

Making waste smaller

b)

Making waste bigger

c)

Changing waste into something new

d)

Throwing away waste

289.

Which Disney Park was opened on Earth Day, 1998?

a)

Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

b)

Disney Paris

c)

Tokyo, Disney

d)

Disney California Adventure Park

290.

What do we call waste that harms the land, water or air?

a)

organic

b)

biodegradable

c)

pollution

d)

recycling

291.
What is an example of "REUSE" ?
a)
Throwing cans and bottles in the recycling bin.
b)
Turning off lights.
c)
Making a bird feeder out of a pop bottle.
d)
Walking to school instead of driving. 
292.

Which country uses the most energy in the world?

a)

USA

b)

Mexico

c)

China

d)

Russia

293.

Which one is an example of recycling?

a)

Reusing a paper bag for lunch.

b)

Using less water to take a bath.

c)

Making new glass bottles from old ones.

d)

Using plastic cups instead of paper cups.

294.

How many plastic straws are used EVERY DAY in America? Hint: it is enough to circle the Earth TWICE.

a)

1 billion

b)

500 MILLION

c)

5 trillion

d)

5 million

295.

We should _________ the amount of water we use by turning off the water while we brush our teeth.

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

d)

remove

296.

What government agency was created because of the influence of the first Earth Day?

a)

Environmental Protection Agency

b)

Central Intelligence Agency

c)

Federal Bureau of Investigations

d)

Department of Energy

297.

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

a)

to raise public awareness of water and air pollution on our planet

b)

to celebrate Earth's birthday

c)

to encourage people to vote

d)

to get people to listen to a new song about our planet

298.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

299.

The most commonly recycled material in the United States is...

a)

glass jars

b)

paper

c)

metal scraps

d)

rubber tires

300.
Who founded Earth Day?
a)
Elisabeth Warren
b)
Mitt Romney
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Gaylord Nelson
301.
When is Earth Day celebrated
a)
June 19th
b)
April 22nd
c)
When the world ends
d)
April 23rd
302.

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

a)

2003

b)

1999

c)

1970

d)

1982

303.
Which of the following animals is NOT endangered?
a)
Panda
b)
Black rhino
c)
Bald eagle
d)
Snow leopard
304.
Which of the following is an example of saving the Earth?
a)
Using the air-conditioner with the fan
b)
Letting the computer run when not using
c)
Taking a shower of 10min and above
d)
Switching off the light when no one is in the room
305.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
a)
50
b)
60
c)
70
306.
What are the 3Rs?
a)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
b)
Redo, Reply, Repeat
c)
Restore, Reboot, Report
d)
Remind, Remember, Rename
307.
How old is the Earth?
a)
5 million years old
b)
10 billion years old
c)
4.5 billion years old
308.
Which of the following items cannot be recycled?
a)
glass jar
b)
batteries
c)
newspaper
d)
aluminium can
309.
What event sparked Earth Day?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
massive littering
d)
oil spill
310.
How many nations celebrate Earth Day?
a)
175
b)
275
c)
375
d)
475
311.
Which of the following country is the hottest place on earth?
a)
Libya
b)
Argentina
c)
Canada
d)
Singapore
312.

Earth Day first took place in

a)

1965

b)

1980

c)

1970

d)

1999

313.

A day we learn about ways to protect the environment is called

a)

Arbor Day

b)

Earth Day

c)

Recycle Month

d)

Natural Awareness Day

314.

Earth Day is observed

a)

April 22

b)

the month of April

c)

the week of April 22nd

d)

All of the Above

315.

We can take care of our planet by

a)

exercising, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water

b)

watering trees, planting trees and donating money to local nurseries

c)

recycling, reusing, reducing waste and planting trees

d)

planting trees to create more oxygen

316.

Earth Day was started by

a)

George W Bush

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

Bill Clinton

d)

Gaylord Nelson

317.

A conservationist

a)

helps the environment

b)

advocates and acts for the environment

c)

protects and preserves the environment and wildlife

d)

all of the above

318.

When did scientists realize the Earth needed help?

a)

After World War I

b)

During Woodstock

c)

In the 1960s

d)

There is nothing that can be done to save the planet

319.

Too much of this gas in the environment is harmful?

a)

Gasoline

b)

Oxygen (O2)

c)

Methanol

d)

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

320.

Cars, planes, trains, and factories

a)

contribute to pollution

b)

only damage our waters

c)

help clean up our environment

d)

are harmless

321.

The first Earth Day

a)

was a flop

b)

no one attended

c)

people traveled to see what it was about

d)

had over 20 million people attending and was a huge success

322.

Since Earth Day began people have begun to

a)

plant trees

b)

pick up trash

c)

stop polluting

d)

encourage recycling and conservation

e)

all of the above

323.

April 22nd was chosen as Earth Day because

a)

April is in spring and which is a good season and students can learn and partake in Earth Day

b)

April is National Earth Month

c)

it is the rainy season and plants grow best during this time

d)

it is a day off of school

324.

Who partakes in Earth Day?

a)

Only the U.S.A.

b)

over 193 countries

c)

only 6 continents

d)

only the two American continents

325.

If there are less landfills there is/are

a)

less mountains in Florida

b)

less garbage cans

c)

less air pollution and trash

d)

a better smelling environment

326.

To help our Earth year round you can

a)

take longer showers

b)

do more chores

c)

be aware of how much water I waste

d)

resuse things around the house

327.

When was the Earth day first celebrated?

a)

1902

b)

2001

c)

1970

d)

1962

328.

How much of the world's food is never eaten, which means that the food's production wasted land and resources and emitted unnecessary greenhouse gases?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

33%

d)

50%

329.

Which was the first book to set the stage for society to change in becoming more environmentally aware?

a)

The lorax by Dr. Seuss

b)

The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

c)

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

d)

Population Bomb by Paul Ehrlich

330.

Who is called the father of Earth Day?

a)

Gaylord Nelson

b)

Vandana Shiva

c)

Wangari Maathai

d)

Mark Boyle

331.

What was the purpose of the National Environmental Education Act passed by Congress in 1990?

a)

To require that the US Environmental Protection Agency be a leader in promoting environmental literacy

b)

To establish the office of Environmental Education

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

332.

More than half of the breathable oxygen in the world comes from where?

a)

Forests

b)

Flowering plants

c)

Clouds

d)

Oceans

333.

How much of the world's oxygen is produced by just the Amazon rainforest?

a)

1%

b)

20%

c)

50%

d)

10%

334.

Around the world how many indigenous people live in forests?

a)

1 million

b)

18 million

c)

50 million

d)

7 million

335.

The first Earth Day celebrations took place in?

a)

USA

b)

Japan

c)

Sweden

d)

Switzerland

336.

Which is more appropriate reason to observe the Earth Day every year?

a)

To protect the species

b)

To support for environmental protection

c)

To save the ozone layer

d)

None of the above

337.

Globally, which of the following economic sectors emits the largest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions?

a)

Transportation

b)

Buildings

c)

Industry

d)

Electricity and heat production

338.

Which of the following are threatened with extinction?

a)

Giraffes

b)

Whales

c)

Corals

d)

Elephants

e)

All of the above

339.

Is wasting less food a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

340.

What happens to plastic waste?

a)

It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates

b)

It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

c)

There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled

d)

It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat

341.

What is an endangered species?

a)

A type of organism that is at risk of extinction

b)

A species found on land and in the ocean

c)

A species that is threatened by prey

d)

All of the above

342.

What is one way to create LESS waste?

a)

Buy many small items.

b)

Reuse old containers.

c)

Throw old toys away.

d)

Fill up your plate with food that you don't eat.

343.

Natural resources are something of value we get from the environment. Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

a)

plants and soil

b)

water

c)

plastic bottles

d)

animals

344.

If you go grocery shopping, how can you create LESS waste?

a)

Bring reusable bags for your items.

b)

Only buy things that are on sale.

c)

Use only coins when you pay.

d)

Ask for extra plastic bags.

345.

If you are warm, how can you use the LEAST amount of energy to cool off?

a)

Open the windows to let in the breeze.

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room.

c)

Turn on an electric fan to create a breeze.

d)

Turn the air conditioner on as cold as it will go.

346.

How can you save water every day?

a)

Stop taking showers or baths.

b)

Try to take quick showers.

c)

Don't wash your hands anymore.

d)

Drink juice instead of water.

347.

Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the ANTONYM (opposite) of disposable?

a)

paper

b)

natural

c)

reusable

d)

wasteful

348.

Tony has a yard sale to sell his old toys. Why is this good for the environment?

a)

It's because he will make money at the yard sale.

b)

It's because toys are good for the environment.

c)

It's because he will buy new toys after the yard sale.

d)

It's because other people can reuse his toys.

349.

Which item breaks down easily into the environment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
350.

Some electronic equipment is made with harmful materials. What should you do with old electronic equipment?

a)

Recycle it so the materials are taken out or reused.

b)

Throw the equipment away in the trash or in a landfill.

c)

Keep the electronic equipment in your home forever.

d)

Bury the old equipment in your backyard.

351.

Recycling. . .

a)

changes old items into new items.

b)

saves energy.

c)

saves natural resources.

d)

all of the above

352.

Which one of these is HARMFUL to the environment?

a)

planting trees

b)

using things once and throwing them out

c)

recycling paper and plastic

d)

turning off the lights when you leave a room

353.

Plants, sunlight, and wind are examples of RENEWABLE RESOURCES. A RENEWABLE RESOURCE is. . .

a)

something from the environment that we do not need.

b)

something people do that can hurt the environment.

c)

something from the environment we can only use once.

d)

something in the environment that is replaced naturally.

354.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

355.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

356.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

357.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

358.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

359.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

360.
Which is NOT true about Earth Day?
a)
People make sure that they use a lot of gas
b)
People conserve energy
c)
People excercise environmental protection
d)
People think about the Earth's needs
361.
Why is recycling important?
a)
It does not help the planet.
b)
It gives raccoons food.
c)
It reduces the amount of trash we make.
d)
The world will shrink.
362.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

363.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

12 April

b)

when spring comes

c)

21 June

d)

22 April

364.
Preserve means ...
a)
to keep safe
b)
to harm
365.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

366.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

destruction of natural resourses

367.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

endangered animals

368.

Find the solution for this problem.

a)
b)
c)
d)
369.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

370.

The process of making the environment dirty or not safe to use is...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

371.

A material left over or thrown away is...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

372.

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

a)

To have fun

b)

To raise consciousness (awareness)

373.

Most people didn’t recycle or conserve resources before 1970 because they did not

a)

have time.

b)

care about the planet.

c)

have enough recyclable items.

d)

know how humans were hurting the planet.

374.

Which is NOT true about Earth Day?

a)

People make sure that they use a lot of gas

b)

People conserve energy

c)

People excercise environmental protection

d)

People think about the Earth's needs

375.

Which of the following can NOT be recycled?

a)

plastic bottles

b)

glass jars

c)

newspaper

d)

oil

376.

What are the 3 R's?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Recycle, Reopen, Redo

c)

Reuse, Restart, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Radiate

377.

Do you like Earth day?

a)
b)
378.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

379.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

380.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

12 April

b)

when spring comes

c)

21 June

d)

22 April

381.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
382.
Preserve means ...
a)
to keep safe
b)
to harm
383.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
384.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

385.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

destruction of natural resourses

386.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

endangered animals

387.

Find the solution for this problem.

a)
b)
c)
d)
388.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

389.

What does reuse mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

390.

What does recycle mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to use less of

d)

to use again

391.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

392.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

393.

The process of making the environment dirty or not safe to use is...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

394.

A material left over or thrown away is...

a)

waste

b)

pollution

c)

resources

d)

conserve

395.

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

a)

To have fun

b)

To raise consciousness (awareness)

396.

Most people didn’t recycle or conserve resources before 1970 because they did not

a)

have time.

b)

care about the planet.

c)

have enough recyclable items.

d)

know how humans were hurting the planet.

397.

An activist would most likely

a)

stay silent about a problem.

b)

participate in a peace march.

c)

complain about having to recycle.

d)

read about a local rally in the news, but decide not to go.

398.
Who founded Earth Day?
a)
Elisabeth Warren
b)
Mitt Romney
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Gaylord Nelson
399.
Where did the idea of Earth Day come from?
a)
An oil spill in St. Barbara
b)
A huge water spill in Los Angeles
c)
Cutting down too many trees in the amazon rainforest
d)
Poverty
400.
What agency was created by Earth Day?
a)
US Environmental Agency
b)
National Security Agency of USA
c)
NASA
d)
Department of Energy
401.
Who is Senator Gaylord Nelson?
a)
A  U.S. Senator from Wisconson
b)
A U.S. man that wants to become a president
c)
A U.S. body guard
d)
A U.S. Vice President
402.
Why did Senator Gaylord Nelson create Earth Day?
a)
He wanted to unite the world
b)
He wanted to care for the Earth
c)
Something new
d)
Political Platform
403.
When is Earth Day celebrated
a)
June 19th
b)
April 22nd
c)
When the world ends
d)
April 23rd
404.
How many countries celebrate Earth Day?
a)
Over 175 million
b)
21
c)
Over 175 
d)
1 billion
405.
What award did Gaylord Nelson win
a)
Presidential Medal of Honor
b)
Purple heart
c)
Nobel Peace Prize
d)
Presidential Medal of Freedom
406.
Which is NOT true about Earth Day?
a)
People make sure that they use a lot of gas
b)
People conserve energy
c)
People excercise environmental protection
d)
People think about the Earth's needs
407.
What is Earth Day?
a)
Earth Day is a day for people to celebrate how earth was formed.
b)
Earth Day is a day when people get outside and clean up the earth more than they used to.
c)
Earth Day is a contest for people to write an essay about how they feel about the earth.
d)
Earth day is a contest for people to make a model of the earth and then let it explode like a volcanoe. 
408.
When did Earth Day go Global?
a)
1998
b)
1990
c)
1989
d)
2001
409.
What year was Earth Day created?
a)
1970
b)
1990
c)
2000
d)
1900
410.
Approximately how long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
a)
24 hours
b)
1 month
c)
365 days
d)
365 years
411.
Which of the following means to turn on an axis?
a)
relax
b)
rotate
c)
revolve 
d)
return
412.
Which direction does the sun appear to rise in?
a)
South
b)
North
c)
East
d)
West
413.
When it is day on one side of the Earth, what is it on the other side of the Earth?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Night
d)
Day
414.
What passes through the North and South pole?
a)
Sunlight
b)
Moonlight
c)
Water
d)
Earth's axis
415.
As Earth continues to rotate and turn, the Sun seems to move as it sets in the ______.
a)
East
b)
South
c)
North
d)
West
416.
When it is night on one side of the Earth, what is it on the other side of the Earth?
a)
night
b)
day
417.
This is the reason we experience day and night
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
418.
The motion of one object around another object
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
419.
This, along with the tilt of the Earth, is the reason we experience different seasons
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
420.
Takes about 24 hours to complete one
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
421.
Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
c)
orbit
d)
double axis
422.

Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?

a)

China

b)

US

c)

UK

d)

Russia

423.

Earth Day is on what day?

a)

April 21st

b)

April 22nd

c)

April 23rd

d)

April 24th

424.

The first Earth Day led to the creation of what Acts? (select all that apply)

a)

Endangered Species Act

b)

Clean Air Act

c)

Environment Protection Act

d)

Clean Water Act

425.

Which is NOT one of the 3 R's?

a)
b)
c)
d)
426.

Americans throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags each year. On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?

a)

12 minutes

b)

1 hour

c)

1 day

d)

1 week

427.

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life? [ 2 answers]

a)

animals mistake plastic for food and cannot digest it

b)

plastic is biodegradable - so it is not dangerous

c)

animals can digest plastic - thus, it is not a problem

d)

animals can get tangled in the plastic which hinders their ability to swim

428.

Which country has not made a national plastic bag regulation?

a)

Kenya

b)

China

c)

Rwanda

d)

USA

429.

One tree provides a day's supply of oxygen for ____ people.

a)

1

b)

4

c)

10

d)

100

430.

Earth day is celebrated

a)

every day.

b)

every week.

c)

every month.

d)

every year.

431.

2020 is the

a)

1st year of celebrating Earth Day.

b)

10th year of celebrating Earth Day.

c)

50th year of celebrating Earth Day.

d)

100th year of celebrating Earth Day.

432.

People celebrate Earth Day by

a)

cleaning up trash in neighborhoods.

b)

having parties.

c)

eating cake.

d)

flying in a rocket.

433.

To be "green"

a)

you can drink Gatorade.

b)

turn lights and water off when not in use.

c)

you can roll around on grass.

d)

ride on a boat.

434.

The point of Earth Day is to honor our planet and

a)

animals.

b)

parents.

c)

keep outer space clean.

d)

make the environment cleaner.

435.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

436.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

437.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
438.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

439.

What ecological problem is it?

a)

littering

b)

destruction of natural resaurses

c)

air pollution

d)

water pollution

440.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

441.

What does the word environment mean?

a)

the area around a person, animal, or plant.

b)

to make water, land and air dirty.

c)

a community of living organisms.

d)

to keep from harm.

442.

What is earth day?

a)

We learn how to protect the environment

b)

We have a party for the earth.

c)

We burn our recycling outside.

443.

Is taking care of Earth important?

a)

No

b)

Yes

444.

When is Earth day?

a)

May 22

b)

April 22

c)

April 23

445.

Does recycling help our planet?

a)

Yes

b)

A little

c)

No

446.

How can we reduce waste?

a)

Making less trash

b)

Being careful with things we use

c)

Both are correct

447.

Why is planting trees important?

a)

Because they are beautiful

b)

Because they are the lungs of earth

c)

Because they give shade

448.

Who started Earth day?

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Senator Mike

c)

Senator Nelson

449.

When was the first Earth day?

a)

1970

b)

2000

c)

2021

450.

Is Earth day celebrated by many people?

a)

No

b)

Yes

451.

How can you help on Earth Day?

a)

Recycling

b)

Reducing Waste

c)

Planting trees

d)

All of the above

452.

How long does it take disposable diapers to decompose in landfill?

a)

550 years

b)

3 months

c)

10 years

d)

2 weeks

453.

How long does it take paper products to decompose in a landfill?

a)

5 days

b)

2-6 days

c)

2-6 weeks

d)

8 months

454.

How long does it take Styrofoam products to decompose in a landfill?

a)

250 years

b)

20 years

c)

Never

d)

6 months

455.

How long does it take a foil to decompose in a landfill?

a)

20 years

b)

3 years

c)

1 year

d)

Never

456.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

Certain gases trapped the energy from the sun which makes the earth warmer.

b)

Electrical waves trapped under ground makes the earth warmer.

c)

Cell phone towers cause interference in the ozone warming the earth.

457.

What item can be composted and turn into food for your garden?

a)

Eggshells

b)

Tires

c)

Soda cans

d)

Plastic bags

458.

What uses the most energy in your home?

a)

Stove

b)

Hot water heater

c)

Heater/Air conditioning

d)

Lights

459.

What species are threatened by global warming?

a)

Koala

b)

Black Bear

c)

Arctic Horses

d)

Seals

460.

What is most frequently found in beach cleanups?

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Paper products

c)

Plastic items

d)

Styrofoam

461.

What is the greenest form of transportation?

a)

Car

b)

Bike

c)

Bus

d)

Train

462.

How long does it take disposable diapers to decompose in landfill?

a)

550 years

b)

3 months

c)

10 years

d)

2 weeks

463.

How long does it take paper products to decompose in a landfill?

a)

5 days

b)

2-6 days

c)

2-6 weeks

d)

8 months

464.

How long does it take Styrofoam products to decompose in a landfill?

a)

250 years

b)

20 years

c)

Never

d)

6 months

465.

How long does it take a foil to decompose in a landfill?

a)

20 years

b)

3 years

c)

1 year

d)

Never

466.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

Certain gases trapped the energy from the sun which makes the earth warmer.

b)

Electrical waves trapped under ground makes the earth warmer.

c)

Cell phone towers cause interference in the ozone warming the earth.

467.

What item can be composted and turn into food for your garden?

a)

Eggshells

b)

Tires

c)

Soda cans

d)

Plastic bags

468.

What uses the most energy in your home?

a)

Stove

b)

Hot water heater

c)

Heater/Air conditioning

d)

Lights

469.

What species are threatened by global warming?

a)

Koala

b)

Black Bear

c)

Arctic Horses

d)

Seals

470.

What is most frequently found in beach cleanups?

a)

Aluminum cans

b)

Paper products

c)

Plastic items

d)

Styrofoam

471.

What is the greenest form of transportation?

a)

Car

b)

Bike

c)

Bus

d)

Train

472.

Based on the information in Text 1, “The History of Earth Day,” what is the most accurate meaning of the word conservation as used in the article?

a)

Restoring damaged areas to their original conditions

b)

Researching how humans negatively impact the environment

c)

Saving and protecting the environment and its natural resources

d)

Developing strategies that will likely be useful in saving living things

473.

Which sentence in Text 2, “Earth Day,” best demonstrates one effect of conservation?

a)

“The average American produces more than four pounds of garbage per day.”

b)

“It takes about 450 years for plastic beverage bottles to break down in a landfill.”

c)

“By recycling 1 ton of paper, we save enough energy to heat a home for six months.”

d)

“The average American uses about 100 gallons of water per day and more than 100,000 gallons of water per year.”

474.

In Text 1, how does the author best illustrate the importance of conservation?

a)

She uses visual imagery to help the reader imagine what the world would look like if humans continue to be wasteful and create pollution.

b)

She lists the names of several important people who fought to make others aware of the results of pollution and waste.

c)

She provides data to show the negative impact of pollution on the world.

d)

She describes what is happening to forests all over the world.

475.

What is the central idea of Text 1?

a)

Gaylord Nelson organized a huge event to bring people together to come up with ways to help the environment.

b)

President Kennedy campaigned unsuccessfully to convince people the environment was in danger.

c)

Many politicians acknowledged there were concerns about the environment, but none of them took action to address the issues.

d)

Gaylord Nelson’s tireless efforts to call attention to issues with the environment led to the creation of an annual event celebrating the health of our planet.

476.

Which sentence from Text 1 best helps develop the central idea?

a)

“Nelson realized very few people were concerned about environmental problems like deforestation, the destruction of trees.”

b)

“The President set out on a five-day, 11-state conservation tour in September 1963.”

c)

“‘The idea that became Earth Day,’ said Nelson, ‘occurred to me while on a conservation speaking tour out West in the summer of 1969.’”

d)

“Gaylord Nelson died on July 3, 2005, but his contributions will always be remembered as younger generations continue his fight to preserve the world's environment.”

477.

Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of Text 1.

“On April 22, 1970, more than 20 million demonstrators and thousands of schools and local communities participated in Nelson's demonstration.”

How does this sentence fit into the overall structure of the text and help contribute to the development of ideas?

a)

In paragraph 2 the author states that Nelson claimed that “very few people were concerned about environmental problems like deforestation, the destruction of trees.” This sentence shows that Nelson’s claim was actually incorrect at the time in which he made it.

b)

In paragraphs 4-5 the author describes the efforts of the Kennedys. This sentence describes an event they attended, emphasizing how supportive of Nelson’s efforts these men were.

c)

In paragraphs 1-8 the author describes Nelson’s efforts to bring attention to environmental issues. This sentence explains how successful those efforts eventually were.

d)

In paragraph 11 the author states that “younger generations continue his fight to preserve the world’s environment.” This sentence provides support for the author’s claim.

478.

In Text 1, which claim made by the author is least supported by evidence?

a)

. “. . . , Gaylord Nelson decided something needed to be done to protect the environment.”

b)

“The work that he began led to what we now know as Earth Day.”

c)

“Word about the environment began to spread.”

d)

“. . . but his contributions will always be remembered as younger generations continue his fight to preserve the world's environment.”

479.

Based on the information in Text 2, “Earth Day,” with which statement would the authors most likely agree?

a)

People are interested in learning new ways to protect the environment.

b)

Data proves that environmental pollution is going to have long-term effects.

c)

New ways to recycle materials have been discovered.

d)

Research shows that recycling has helped reduce environmental pollution.

480.

Which sentence from Text 2 best helps develop the point of view that Data proves that environmental pollution is going to have long-term effects.

a)

“Almost half of the food in the U.S. goes to waste – approximately 3,000 pounds per second.”

b)

“It takes about 450 years for plastic beverage bottles to break down in a landfill.”

c)

“The energy saved by recycling one plastic bottle can power a computer for 25 minutes.”

d)

“The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will operate a 100-watt light bulb for four hours.”

481.

Which sentence from Text 2 best illustrates the fact that more people than ever before are taking advantage of opportunities to recycle?

a)

“Over the course of a year, that is more than 1,600 pounds of garbage per person.”

b)

“The recycling rate has increased from less than 10% in 1980 to more than 34% in 2011.”

c)

“Only 9% was recovered for recycling.”

d)

“By recycling 1 ton of paper, we save enough energy to heat a home for six months.”

482.

Litter is a type of pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

483.

Plants and trees release oxygen into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

484.

When is Earth Day celebrated?

a)

12 April

b)

when spring comes

c)

21 June

d)

22 April

485.
In what year did Earth Day begin?
a)
1950
b)
1960
c)
1970
d)
1980
486.
Preserve means ...
a)
to keep safe
b)
to harm
487.
WHAT ARE THE 3R'S OF RECYCLING?
a)
Redirct, Rude, Round.
b)
Respectful, Responsible, Right.
c)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 
d)
Rewrite, rewind, respond.
488.

Which transport is best for the environment?

a)

a bus

b)

a bike

c)

a car

d)

a tractor

489.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

destruction of natural resourses

490.

What ecological problem is shown in this picture?

a)

littering

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

endangered animals

491.

Which is an example of a way you can reduce?

a)

buy products with less packaging

b)

use cloth shopping bags

c)

walk to school

d)

collect plastic bottles

492.

If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?

a)

Open the windows to let a breeze in

b)

Open the freezer door to cool the room

c)

Turn on an electric fan

d)

Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting

493.

What does decompose mean?

a)

to rot away

b)

to make something new

c)

to build up

d)

to use again

494.

The process of making the environment dirty or not safe to use is...

a)

waste

b)

conserve

c)

pollution

d)

Earth Day

495.

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

a)

To have fun

b)

To raise consciousness (awareness)

496.

Most people didn’t recycle or conserve resources before 1970 because they did not

a)

have time.

b)

care about the planet.

c)

have enough recyclable items.

d)

know how humans were hurting the planet.