The First Earth Day

In which country was the very first Earth Day?

• Canada

• Denmark

• United States of America

When was the first Earth Day celebrated in the United States?

• April 22, 1970

• March 21, 1971

• April 22, 1990

Whose idea was Earth Day?

• President Richard Nixon

• Senator Gaylord Nelson

• The United Nations

From which state was Senator Nelson?

• Maine

• Washington

• Wisconsin

When was the first Earth Day officially celebrated around the world?

• June 22, 1970

• March 21, 1971

• April 22, 1990

The Environmental Protection Agency was created before April 1970.

• TRUE!!

• FALSE. It was created after the first Earth Day celebration.

The first Earth Day celebration was unsuccessful.

• TURE!!!

• FLASE! It was a huge success.

How many countries recognize and celebrate Earth Day?

• 19

• 41

• over 140

What happened as a result of the first Earth Day event?

• The US government created stronger environmental laws.

• The US government stopped all further Earth Day celebrations.

• The event leaders were arrested.

How can YOU help keep your planet healthy?

• Reduce waste

• Recycle

• Reuse

• Keep all the lights on

• Keep the water running