Earth Day Trivia Challenge for Kids

On which date is Earth Day celebrated annually?

• April 22nd

• August 22nd

• May 2nd

• April 19th

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How frequently is Earth Day observed?

• Every two years

• Every month

• Every 10 years

• Every year

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In which year was the first Earth Day celebrated?

• 1790

• 1999

• 1970

• 2000

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Approximately how many people participate in Earth Day activities each year?

• 1 million

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 100 million

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What does the term 'pollute' mean?

• To make something dirty

• To make something new

• To make something happy

• To make something clean

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Which of the following materials can be recycled?

• Food

• Trees

• Glass

• Pets

What role do trees and plants play in the environment?

• Producing carbon dioxide

• Creating waste

• Removing oxygen

• Taking carbon dioxide from the air

Which of the following is NOT a result of global warming?

• Rising sea levels

• Severe weather events

• Plastic in the oceans

• Melting icebergs

What are the three R's to help tackle climate change?

• React, Reclaim, Rejuvenate

• Resist, Revert, Restore

• Read, Write, React

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Why is it harmful for plastic to end up in the oceans?

• It's smelly

• It's harmful to animals

• It's noisy

• It's colorful

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