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Earth Day Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

When was Earth Day first celebrated?

Select one of the following:

  • April 22, 1985

  • April 22, 1776

  • April 22, 1970

  • April 22, 1941

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

How many people celebrated the first Earth Day?

Select one of the following:

  • Three billion people worldwide

  • 20 million people worldwide

  • Six million people worldwide

  • 150,000 people worldwide

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

How many gallons of water does the world use per year?

Select one of the following:

  • 16,000 gallons of water

  • 10,000 gallons of water

  • 12,000 gallons of water

  • 18,000 gallons of water

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

From what state was Mr. Gaylord Nelson, inventor of the first Earth Day?

Select one of the following:

  • Wisconsin

  • Minnesota

  • New York

  • Massachusetts

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

What percentage of the world is able to grow crops?

Select one of the following:

  • 25%

  • 40%

  • 11%

  • 30%

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Who is the Patron Saint of Ecology?

Select one of the following:

  • Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

  • Saint Francis of Assisi

  • Saint Peter

  • Saint Patrick

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which United States President signed a proclamation March 21, 1970 declaring Earth Day?

Select one of the following:

  • Abraham Lincoln 

  • Richard Nixon

  • John F. Kennedy

  • Gerald Ford 

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

How many countries celebrate Earth Day worldwide?

Select one of the following:

  • 100 countries

  • 192 countries

  • 50 countries

  • 208 countries

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

What is the average depth of the world’s oceans?

Select one of the following:

  • 16,000 feet

  • 12,400 feet

  • 18,000 feet

  • 22,000 feet

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

What year marked the first global Earth Day celebration?

Select one of the following:

  • 1998

  • 1990

  • 1975

  • 1968

Explanation