Marine animals are often harmed by ingesting plastic debris. What does ingesting mean?
throwing away
digging up
avoiding
swallowing
What was the main goal of the first Earth Day event in 1970?
to plant trees gobally
to promote the use of renewable energy
to raise awareness about environmental issues
to reduce plastic pollution
What is one key activity people engage in during Earth Day events?
voting on environmental policies
promoting fossil fuel use
building new buildings
planting trees and cleaning up parks
When was the first Earth Day event organized?
1970
True or False: Earth Day is only celebrated in the United States.
False. It is celebrated in 190 countries.
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.
The impact of climate change is another pressing issue discussed on Earth Day. What does pressing mean in this context?
easy to ignore
unimportant
urgent and important
related to Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22. What does annual mean?
occurring once every two years
occurring once every decade
occurring once a month
occurring once every year
What does the passage say about plastic pollution?
It is easy to recycle
It is mostly found in cities
It takes a long time to decompose
It is harmful to marine life
Which of the following ecosystems is mentioned as being important in carbon absorption?
oceans
wetlands
grasslands
forests
Over time, Earth Day has evolved into an event that transcends national borders. It has becocme a global observance. What does transcend mean?
goes beyond
remains unchanged
stays within one country
limits itself to a single culture
What is the main message of Earth Day activities?
to inspire people to take responsibility for the environment in many ways
Earth Day continues to be a symbol of hope, inspiring people to take steps toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
fair and just
biased
exclusive
unequal
According to the passage, what is a major cause of climate change?
use of plastic products
increased tree planting
the burning of fossil fuels
global warming
Earth Day helps raise awareness about these issues and advocates for policies that protect vulnerable populations. What does vulnerable mean?
unchanged
easily harmed
strong and protected
inactive
In some places, Earth Day is observed by planting gardens and restoring habitats." What does restore mean?
damaging
removing plastics
protecting from damage
bringing back to a better state
The event fosters a sense of unity and collective responsibility. What does foster mean?
limits
hinders
ignores
encourages