Who was Mr. Nelson?
He was a United States senator.
the governor of New York
Which best describes Senator Nelson?
He didn't care about nature.
He was a passionate environmentalist.
Why was Earth Day planned for April 22?
April 22 was Senator Nelson's birthday.
The weather was going to be warm at the end of April.
In 1985, there were 16 Wyoming toads left in the wild. Which act might protect them?
the Civil Rights Act, which ended segregation
the Endangered Species Act to protect animals
Most people didn’t recycle before 1970 because they did not......
know how humans were hurting the planet.
have time.
Earth Day influenced which law?
The Civil Rights Act, which ended segregation.
The Clean Air Act, which controlled air pollution.
What has happened since the first Earth Day?
Earth Day grew. More than a billion people celebrate it.
Now few people celebrate Earth Day.
What does the Environmental Protection Agency most likely do?
make sure a company disposes of waste safely
help a school pay for computers
An activist would most likely...
participate in a peace march.
stay silent about a problem.
You can celebrate Earth Day by...
picking up litter.
planting trees.
both of these.