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What was the main goal of the first Earth Day event in 1970?
to raise awareness about environmental issues
to plant trees gobally
to reduce plastic pollution
to promote the use of renewable energy
Which of the following ecosystems is mentioned as being important in carbon absorption?
forests
oceans
grasslands
wetlands
According to the passage, what is a major cause of climate change?
the burning of fossil fuels
global warming
increased tree planting
use of plastic products
What is one key activity people engage in during Earth Day events?
building new buildings
promoting fossil fuel use
planting trees and cleaning up parks
voting on environmental policies
What does the passage say about plastic pollution?
It is harmful to marine life
It is easy to recycle
It is mostly found in cities
It takes a long time to decompose
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22. What does annual mean?
occurring once every decade
occurring once every year
occurring once a month
occurring once every two years
In some places, Earth Day is observed by planting gardens and restoring habitats." What does restore mean?
damaging
protecting from damage
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?
inactive
easily harmed
strong and protected
unchanged
The impact of climate change is another pressing issue discussed on Earth Day. What does pressing mean in this context?
urgent and important
unimportant
easy to ignore
related to Earth Day
Marine animals are often harmed by ingesting plastic debris. What does ingesting mean?
throwing away
swallowing
avoiding
digging up
Over time, Earth Day has evolved into an event that transcends national borders. It has becocme a global observance. What does transcend mean?
limits itself to a single culture
stays within one country
remains unchanged
goes beyond
The event fosters a sense of unity and collective responsibility. What does foster mean?
limits
encourages
ignores
hinders
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
biased
unequal
