Spring
What flower is commonly associated with spring
Tulip
What flower is often associated with Easter and symbolizes purity?
Easter lily
What marshmallow candy shaped like chicks and bunnies is popular at Easter
Peeps
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What is the main goal of Earth Day?
To support environmental protection
What type of tree is famous for its pink blossoms in spring, especially in Japan?
Cherry blossom (sakura) tree
What is the 40-day period of fasting before Easter called?
Lent
What candy was originally marketed as “chicken feed” before becoming popular at Easter?
Jelly beans
What fruit is technically a berry and often grown in home gardens?
Tomato
What does the “3 R’s” slogan stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is the name of the first day of spring?
The vernal equinox
What is the week leading up to Easter called?
Holy Week
What company makes the famous Peeps candy?
Just Born
What is the practice of growing plants without soil called?
Hydroponics
In what year was the first Earth Day celebrated?
1970
What bird is often considered a harbinger of spring in North America?
American robin
What game involves rolling decorated eggs down a hill?
Egg rolling
What is the most popular Easter candy in the United States?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
What soil pH range is best for most garden plants?
Slightly acidic to neutral (around 6.0–7.0)
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?
About 71%
What spring festival in India is known as the “Festival of Colors”?
Holi
In what garden was Jesus arrested?
Garden of Gethsemane
Approximately how many Peeps are made each year?
Over 1 billion
What is the name of the layer of material placed on soil to retain moisture and prevent weeds?
Mulch
What layer of the Earth’s atmosphere protects us from harmful UV rays?
The ozone layer