Earth Day

Question 1

It is estimated that approximately ________ acres of the Amazon rainforest are destroyed each day!

Accepted Answer

200,000

Question 2

On Earth Day, many iconic landmarks turn their lights green for an hour, to show support for environmental issues.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate support for environmental protection

Question 4

What year was Earth Day first celebrated?

Accepted Answer

1970

Question 5

What is the MAIN reason for deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Clearing land for agriculture, such as cattle ranching & soybean farming

Question 6

Harnessing energy from the sun is known as __ __ __ __ __ power.

Accepted Answer

solar

Question 7

Select THREE renewable energy sources.

Accepted Answer

Wind Energy, Solar Power, Geothermal Energy

Question 8

The __ __ __ __ __ __ rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth".

Accepted Answer

amazon, amazen

Question 9

Approximately how many tons of plastic are produced globally every year?

Accepted Answer

Over 380 million tons

Question 10

Sea levels are decreasing and oceans are becoming cooler.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Select THREE typical Earth Day activities.

Accepted Answer

Recycling drives, Planting trees, Beach cleanups

Question 12

Order these industries starting with the MOST polluting.

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

Question 13

Select THREE environmentally friendly activities.

Accepted Answer

Driving less, walking more

Questions 13