History of Earth Day

When is Earth Day traditionally celebrated?

• April 22

• May 12

• August 22

• June 20

When did the American people begin to learn about the negative effects of pollution on the health of our environment?

• The 1950s

• The 1960s

• The 1800s

• The 1970s

A Senator from which state first proposed the idea of Earth Day to congress?

• Wisconsin

• Kansas

• California

• New York

In which year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1970

• 1980

• 2001

• 1692

In the 1970s, the US government prioritized safeguarding the environment. Which of the following is NOT a way this was done?

• Creation of the Endangered Species Act

• Forming the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

• Mandatory recycling programs in every city.

• The passing of the Clean Air Act

In what year did Earth Day "go global?"

• 1970

• 1990

• 2010

• 2000

True or False: In some places Earth Day extends into Earth Week.

• True

• False

True or False: Green Woods will be participating in Earth Day service projects in honor of schools mission!

• True

• False