Earth Day

Earth Day Facts

100

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

To raise awareness about environmental issues.

200

When is Earth Day?

April 22nd

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What year was Earth Day first celebrated?

1970

400

What agency was created after the first Earth Day?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

500

How many people celebrate Earth Day each year?

Over 1 billion

Pollution

100

These creatures are causing climate change.

What are humans?

200

Climate change is

The Earth's temperature is heating up too quickly.

300

Earth day is celebrated....

Only in Connecticut

Only in America

All around the world

All around the world

400

What percentage of the Earth is water?

21%, 51%, 71%

71%

500

Plastic is harmful for the environment because...

It takes a long time to break down.

How to Help

100

You can clean this up to help the Earth.

What is litter?

200

This is how planting trees and plants helps the Earth.

What is they produce fruits and flowers, and help make oxygen for us to breathe.

300

This is what you should do with bottles and cans.

What is recycling?

400

Name two materials you can recycle.

What are plastic, paper, and glass.

500

This is something you can do to reduce electricity.

What is turn off lights?

(Blank)

100

How long does a plastic bottle take to break down?

Up to 450 years

200

How many countries celebrate Earth Day?

Over 140!

300

How is electricity usually made?

Using fossil fuels!

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How does using less water help the Earth?

It is a limited resource.

500

How can you help the Earth?

Become a waste warrior, plant a tree, turn off lights, limit water usage, offer your time, spread the message.