Which country was the first to celebrate Earth Day?
Canada America Norway Sweden
America
What type of biome is often referred to as 'the lungs of the Earth' and provides our planet with around 20% of its oxygen?
Marine biome Rainforest biome Tundra biome Desert biome
Rainforest biome
Does Earth Day have a fixed date?
Yes, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd Yes, Earth Day is celebrated on June 5th Yes, Earth Day is celebrated on March 22nd No, the date changes annually
Yes, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd
What gas is produced when carbon and oxygen bond together?
Methane Nitrogen dioxide Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
The Earth's oceans provide major carbon storage systems?
True False
True
Which American Senator founded Earth Day?
Senator Gaylord Nelson Senator Edmund Muskie Senator Robert Kennedy Senator Henry Jackson
Senator Gaylord Nelson
What type of zone describes an area of the ocean in which no life exists due to low oxygen levels?
Acidic zone Saline zone Dead zone (Hypoxic zone) Cold zone
Dead zone (Hypoxic zone)
Why is planet Earth commonly known as the Blue Planet?
Due to the Earth's abundance of water on it Due to its appearance from space being mostly blue Due to the colour of the sky reflected on the surface Due to the blue minerals in the soil
Due to the Earth's abundance of water on it
What year was Earth Day first celebrated?
1970 1972 1980 1965
1970
The total amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of human activity is known as?
Carbon Handprint Carbon Fingerprint Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
What are the four main layers of the Earth?
Crust, atmosphere, core, lithosphere Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core Crust, mantle, core, magma Surface, mantle, outer core, magma
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
In 2016, nations from across the world gathered in which city to sign an agreement to work towards reducing global carbon pollution?
Tokyo London New York Paris
New York
Which American environmental activist hosted the first Earth Day event held in Philadelphia and later became known as the Unicorn Killer?
Bryan Stevens Wally Hickel Ira Einhorn Stewart Udall
Ira Einhorn
Which Indonesian river is often said to be the most polluted river in the world?
Yangtze River, China Yamuna River, India Citarum River, Java, Indonesia Ganges River, India
Citarum River, Java, Indonesia
Which American peace activist designed the Earth Day Flag in 1969?
John McConnell Margaret Mead Wangari Maathai Rachel Carson
John McConnell
As of 2013, Delhi was one of the most polluted cities in the entire world by particulate matter concentration?
True False
True
Is the majority of marine pollution caused by land or non-land based activities?
Land-based (over 80%) Non-land-based (over 60%) Mostly from ships and oil spills Equal amounts from each
Land-based (over 80%)
Which agreement was signed on Earth Day 2016 by Barack Obama and Xi Jinping?
The Montreal Protocol The Paris agreement (The Paris climate agreement) The Kyoto Protocol The Earth Charter
The Paris agreement (The Paris climate agreement)
What percentage of the Earth's surface consists of water, approximately?
60% 70% 80%
70%
Can you unscramble the following letters to reveal a word that describes the mass clearing of the world's forests: TTNDOEIAREOFS
DESERTIFICATION TERRAFORMATION REFORESTATION DEFORESTATION
DEFORESTATION
