What is the main purpose of Earth Day?
To honor farmers and conservationalists
To mark the start of spring
To celebrate animala and people
To raise awareness about protecting the environment
When is Earth Day celebrated each year?
March 21
May 1
June 5
April 22
Which natural resource is most directly conserved by turning off lights?
Energy
Water
Air
Soil
What does the term "reduce" mean in environmental protection?
Recycle materials into new products
Throw things away properly
Reuse items many times
Use less of something
Which gas do trees absorb that helps reduce pollution?
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
What is recycling?
Turning waste into new materials
Burning garbage
Collecting rainwater
Throwing trash in landfills
Which item is most likely recyclable?
Plastic wrap
Styrofoam cup
Food waste
Aluminum can
What is composting?
Burning leaves
Turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil
Burying trash underground
Throwing scraps in the trash
Which of these helps conserve water?
Leaving water running while washing dishes
Watering plants all day
Using more water for cleaning
Turning off the tap while brushing teeth
Which type of energy comes from the sun?
Fossil fuels
Solar energy
Hydropower
Wind energy
What is pollution?
Recycling materials
Planting trees
Contamination of the environment with harmful substances
Using renewable energy
Which of these is a renewable resource?
Oil
Coal
Wind
Natural gas
What is deforestation?
Planting new forests
Recycling paper
Cutting down large numbers of trees
Protecting wildlife
Why are oceans important to Earth?
They stop earthquakes
They help regulate climate and support life
They only provide drinking water
They create mountains
Which action reduces plastic waste?
Buying single-use items
Using reusable bags
Using more plastic bottles
Throwing plastic in oceans
What is the greenhouse effect?
Trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere
Freezing the Earth’s surface
Cooling the oceans quickly
Removing oxygen from air
