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What was the main goal of the first Earth Day event in 1970?
to plant trees gobally
to raise awareness about environmental issues
to reduce plastic pollution
to promote the use of renewable energy
Which of the following ecosystems is mentioned as being important in carbon absorption?
oceans
wetlands
grasslands
forests
According to the passage, what is a major cause of climate change?
global warming
use of plastic products
the burning of fossil fuels
increased tree planting
What is one key activity people engage in during Earth Day events?
planting trees and cleaning up parks
building new buildings
promoting fossil fuel use
voting on environmental policies
What does the passage say about plastic pollution?
It is easy to recycle
It takes a long time to decompose
It is mostly found in cities
It is harmful to marine life
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22. What does annual mean?
occurring once a month
occurring once every decade
occurring once every year
occurring once every two years
In some places, Earth Day is observed by planting gardens and restoring habitats." What does restore mean?
protecting from damage
damaging
removing plastics
bringing back to a better state
Earth Day helps raise awareness about these issues and advocates for policies that protect vulnerable populations. What does vulnerable mean?
unchanged
inactive
strong and protected
easily harmed
The impact of climate change is another pressing issue discussed on Earth Day. What does pressing mean in this context?
unimportant
urgent and important
related to Earth Day
easy to ignore
Marine animals are often harmed by ingesting plastic debris. What does ingesting mean?
digging up
throwing away
avoiding
swallowing
Over time, Earth Day has evolved into an event that transcends national borders. It has becocme a global observance. What does transcend mean?
stays within one country
remains unchanged
limits itself to a single culture
goes beyond
The event fosters a sense of unity and collective responsibility. What does foster mean?
hinders
limits
encourages
ignores
What is the main message of Earth Day activities?
to inspire people to take responsibility for the environment in many ways
How do ecosystems like forests and wetlands contribute to the health of the planet?
Forests help fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Wetlands provide habitats for many species of animal and plant.
When was the first Earth Day event organized?
1970
Earth Day continues to be a symbol of hope, inspiring people to take steps toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
exclusive
fair and just
unequal
biased
