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EARTH DAY QUIZ
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When is Earth Day celebrated each year?
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On April 20th
On April 21st
On April 22nd
The idea to celebrate Earth Day was born in ...
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the 1960s
the 1970s
the 1980s
Earth Day was first celebrated in ...
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Sweden
Denmark
the USA
Who is credited with founding Earth Day?
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Gaylord Nelson
Bob Geldof
Greta Thunberg
Which of these countries emits the most carbon dioxide?
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India
China
USA
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
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Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
Oil, coal and natural gas are ...
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renewable
fossil fuels
environmentally friendly
What is a person's carbon footprint?
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the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by their actions and consumption, both directly and indirectly
the amount of carbon dioxide a person exhales in their lifetime
the amount of carbon a person produces in their lifetime
Greenwashing is ....
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making people believe that a company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is
using sustainable washing powder
a marketing strategy aimed at protecting the environment
What is deforestation?
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Planting more trees
Cutting down forests without replanting
Studying forest ecosystems
What does the term 'biodegradable' refer to?
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Something that cannot be recycled
Something that can be recycled
Something that can naturally break down and return to earth safely
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
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Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
What does 'sustainable' mean?
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Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment and preserves resources for future generations
Something that is durable and can be used for many years
Something that can be recycled
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
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Methane
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
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Perspiration
Sublimation
Photosynthesis
What are the ‘three Rs’ in waste management?
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Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce, refuse, recycle
Reduce, reforest, recycle
What do we call the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism?
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Biodiversity
Habitat
Haven
What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to human activities?
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Global heating
Climate change
Global warming
What is upcycling?
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Composting organic waste
Reusing a discarded object in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.
Replacing old products with new ones that are better
Which of the following materials is commonly recyclable?
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Plastic bottles
Styrofoam cups
Pizza boxes with grease stains
Why are bees important to the environment?
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They produce honey
They pollinate plants, which is essential for food production
They help reduce carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere
What is the primary cause of air pollution in urban areas?
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Deforestation
Factory emissions
Vehicle emissions
What is composting?
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Burning organic waste to produce energy
Throwing away food waste
Turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil additive
What percentage of plastic is actually recycled globally?
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Below 5%
Below 10%
About 25%
What are you encouraged to do on Arbour Day?
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Conserve water
Produce less plastic waste
Plant trees
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