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WorksheetsScience Day Quizizz - Earth Day
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which day is celebrated as World Earth Day?
April 5
July 4
April 22
April 18
Deforestation is the second leading cause of global warming in the world
True
False
Which land-based ecosystem has the most biodiversity?
deserts
tropical rainforests
the tundra
grasslands
Earth Day is the one and only day during the year that you should care about the environment and act to protect it
True
False
What are the three R's of the environment?
reduce, replace, recycle
reduce, reuse, recycle
reduce, read, ride
rearrange, reduce, recycle
If you are too hot and need to cool down, which of the following methods would use the least amount of energy?
Open the windows to let a breeze in
Turn on an electric fan
Open the freezer door to cool the room
Put the air conditioner on the coldest setting
What does it mean to reduce?
To cut things up into little pieces.
To use less of something.
To use as much of something as you can.
To use something again.
What does reuse mean?
to rot away
to make something new
to use again
to use less of
What does recycle mean?
to rot away
to make something new
to use less of
to use again
Which of the following can NOT be recycled?
plastic bottles
glass jars
oil
newspaper
What is the purpose of Earth Day?
To raise awareness about environmental issues
To pollute more than average
To celebrate Earth by giving it a party
To give thanks to the founder
We can take care of our planet by ...
exercising, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water
planting trees to create more oxygen
watering trees, planting trees and donating money to local nurseries
recycling, reusing, reducing waste and planting trees
Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
True
False
More than half of the breathable oxygen in the world comes from?
the forests
flowering plants
the oceans
clouds
What does the word pollute mean?
protect from harm or overuse.
a layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.
to change waste into something useful.
to make water, land and air dirty.
Plants and trees release oxygen into the air
True
False
What is one way that factories cause pollution?
dumping chemicals into rivers and lakes
eating too much pizza
driving cars
building too many fires
Which of the following is NOT disposable?
plastic forks and spoons
styrofoam cups
reusable shopping bags
paper plates
Who invented Earth Day?
Bobby Nelson
Gaylord Nelson
Byron Nelson
Rob Nelson
Litter isn't a type of pollution
True
False
