Earth Day Comprehension

When did people begin celebrating Earth Day?

• 1950

• 1970

• 1960

• 1980

Who started Earth Day?

• Gaylord Nelson

• Principal Smith

• Litterbug

• John Brown

In which section can you find information about the person that started Earth Day?

• Don't Be a Litterbug!

• Recycle!

• Lend Earth a Helping Hand!

• Save Energy

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?

• To give information about Gaylord Nelson's life.

• To give information about Earth Day and encourage people to care for Earth.

• To give information about Arbor Day.

• To give information about the process of how paper is made.

What is the meaning of conserve in paragraph 10?

• to pay little or no attention to

• to fail to take care of

• to use carelessly

• to use or manage wisely

Which question is answered in paragraph 9?

• How is Earth Day celebrated?

• What are some ways people can save energy?

• What is National Arbor Day?

• Who is Gaylord Nelson?

Which of the following is a way to save energy?

• Leave the water running

• Keeping the TV on all day

• Turning off lights when leaving a room

• Listening to the radio all night long

What is the meaning of pollution?

"They say people should always work to stop pollution and clean up the land and water."

• processing items in order to be reused.

• harmful products being brought into the environment

• to cover with a messy collection of trash

• a large amount of power