Approximately how many people participate in Earth Day each year? (1 million, 1 billion, 1 trillion, 50 million)
1 billion
Which land-based ecosystem holds the most biodiversity, i.e. concentration of plants and animals? (tropical forest, African Savannah, South Pacific island, Coral reef)
tropical forest
When was the first Earth Day? (1950, 1922, 1970, 1990)
1970
Earth Day’s founding was partially inspired by protestors against what? (The Korean War, grapes, palm oil, the Vietnam War)
The Vietnam War
A single tree produces enough air to supply in its lifetime for how many people for a year? (100, 4, 12, 99)
4
Most of Earth’s breathable air comes from where? (trees, grass, ocean, cows)
ocean
In Panama, 100 endangered species of what were planted for Earth Day? (palm tree, coconut tree, orchid, tulip)
orchids
When did Earth Day go global? (2000, 2020, 1990, 1910)
1990
On average, what is the approximate daily home water use for each person in the U.S.? (25 gallons, 50 gallons, 100 gallons, 200 gallons)
50 gallons
In 2012, how many commuters in China rode bikes to protest carbon emissions and air pollution? (102, 100,000, 50, 1 million)
100,000
How many people in the world are dependent on fish as their main source of daily protein? (1 out of 10, 2 out of 10, 3 out of 10, 8 out of 10)
8 out of 10
The founder of Earth Day is a senator from which state? (Alabama, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico)
Wisconsin
How many indigenous people inhabit forests worldwide? (10 million, 50 million, 100 million, 1 billion)
50 million
What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet’s oxygen? (The Ocean, The Arctic, The Amazon Rainforest, The Savannah)
The Amazon Rainforest
Which bestselling book warned of the effects of pesticides? (Silent Spring, Quiet Fall, Hushed Winter, Muted Summer)
Silent Spring
What are the three R's commonly associated with doing good for the Earth?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, we will also accept Repurpose
How much of the world’s oxygen is produced by just the Amazon rainforest?
20%
The first Earth Day eventually led to the creation of which government agency? (FDA, EPA, LMNOP, ADT)
The EPA
Which president created the EPA? (Clinton, Nixon, FDR, Washington)
Nixon
When is Earth Day?
April 22
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