The History of Earth Day

What profession is Chuck Nice known for, aside from his environmental advocacy?

• Astronaut

• Doctor

• Comedian

• Teacher

What book by Rachel Carson is credited with starting the modern environmental movement?

• Silent Spring

• The Jungle

• Brave New World

• The Lorax

What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1990

• 1970

• 1960

• 1980

What harmful pesticide was highlighted in 'Silent Spring'?

• Glyphosate

• DDT

• Paraquat

• Atrazine

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Which Apollo mission provided a new perspective of Earth from space?

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 8

• Apollo 7

What was a significant outcome of the Apollo missions in terms of environmental awareness?

• Invention of solar panels

• Introduction of new species

• Discovery of water on the moon

• Global environmental consciousness

Which president signed the Environmental Protection Agency into law?

• A Republican president

• A Democratic president

• A Libertarian president

• It was not signed by a president

What year was DDT banned in the United States?

• 1972

• 1980

• 1965

• 1973

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What does NOAA stand for?

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• National Oceanic and Air Association

• National Organization for Atmospheric Administration

• National Office of Aerial Awareness

Why is Earth Day celebrated on April 22nd?

• It was the date of the first lunar landing

• Due to administrative delays and tradition

• It marks the beginning of spring

• It's the date of the equinox