Earth Day Quiz
Five Earth Day questions for April 22: the first Earth Day in 1970, the three Rs, ocean coverage, and what really takes longest to decompose.
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- April
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions students answer live
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Earth Day Quiz
Five Earth Day questions for April 22: the first Earth Day in 1970, the three Rs, ocean coverage, and what really takes longest to decompose.
What's inside this quiz
1. The first Earth Day was celebrated in which year?
- A 1970
- B 1950
- C 1990
- D 2000
2. Earth Day is celebrated every year on which date?
- A April 22
- B April 1
- C March 22
- D May 5
3. Which of these items takes the LONGEST to decompose in a landfill?
- A A plastic bottle
- B An apple core
- C A paper bag
- D A cotton T-shirt
4. The "three Rs" of caring for the planet stand for what?
- A Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- B Read, Rest, Recycle
- C Reduce, Repair, Replace
- D Reuse, Rebuild, Restore
5. About how much of Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
- A About 70%
- B About 30%
- C About 50%
- D About 90%
Show answer key (teachers only!)
- 1. 1970
- 2. April 22
- 3. A plastic bottle
- 4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- 5. About 70%
Teacher tips
Follow the decomposition question with real ranges (an apple core takes weeks; plastic can take centuries).
Pair with the Earth Day class-habits poll to turn knowledge into a class commitment.
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