KS4 Earth Day quiz

What is the primary aim of Earth Day?

• To promote environmental awareness and protection
• To celebrate the arrival of spring
• To encourage outdoor sports
• To raise funds for local charities

In which year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1970
• 1985
• 1965
• 1990

Which of the following is a common theme for Earth Day?

• Cultural heritage

• World peace
• Animal welfare
• Climate change

What percentage of the Earth’s water is freshwater?

• 2.5%
• 10%
• 25%
• 50%

Which of the following activities is NOT typically associated with Earth Day?

• Educating others about sustainability
• Hosting music festivals
• Organising clean-up events
• Planting trees

Which organisation is known for its role in promoting Earth Day globally?

• Friends of the Earth
• WWF
• Greenpeace
• Earth Day Network

What is a common way individuals can contribute to Earth Day?

• Reducing plastic use
• Buying new clothes
• Driving more often
• Using more electricity

Which of the following is a major environmental issue highlighted on Earth Day?

• Deforestation
• Overpopulation
• Urbanisation
• Globalisation

How can schools participate in Earth Day?

• By organising educational projects
• By cancelling classes for the day
• By increasing homework assignments
• By holding sports competitions

What is one of the goals of Earth Day?

• To reduce government regulations

• To create more consumerism
• To inspire action for a sustainable environment

• To promote fossil fuels