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Which was the first book to set the stage for society to change in becoming more environmentally aware?
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Population Bomb by Paul Ehrlich
Which of these statements is false?
Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge
Environmental education advocates a particular viewpoint
Environmental education teaches individuals critical thinking skills
Environmental education enhances an individuals problem solving and decision making skills
Which of the following ailments can be treated by prescription drugs derived from plants found in the rainforest?
Cancer
Asthma
Hypertension
All of the above
Which land-based ecosystem holds the most biodiversity, i.e. concentration of plants and animals?
Tropical forests
African Savannah
South Pacific Islands
Coral reefs
Which is the longest mountain range on the planet?
The Himalayas
The Rockies
The Andes
Which is the largest ocean on our planet?
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Indian Ocean
Which is the largest island?
Madagascar
New Guinea
Greenland
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Niagara
Angel
Iguazu
Which is the fastest land animal?
The ostrich
The giraffe
The cheetah
Where is Earth located in our Solar System
It is the First Planet
It is the Second Planet
It is the Third Planet
It is the Fifth Planet
What was the purpose of the National Environmental Education Act passed by Congress in 1990?
To require that the United States Environmental Protection Agency be a leader in promoting environmental literacy
To establish the Office of Environmental Education
Both a and b
None of the above
What politician is considered the founder of Earth Day?
President John F. Kennedy
Sen. Gaylord Nelson
President Richard Nixon
Sen. James L. Buckley
What percentage of the Earths surface is covered in water?
50
60
70
What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earths atmosphere?
18
21
31
What do you call the variation of life forms within an ecosystem?
Evolution
Biology
Biodiversity
Throughout its history, Earth Day has only been supported by Democrats
True Statement
False Statement
The idea for Earth Day came from Gaylord Nelson
True Statement
False Statement
The Ecology Flag, which has become an official symbol of Earth Day, is patterned after the American flag and contains what three colors?
Red, white, blue
Green, white, yellow
Blue, green, purple
Red, orange, yellow
The Earth Day Anthem, a universal song associated with Earth Day, shares what melody with the official anthem of the European Union?
Mozarts Symphony No. 6
Beethovens Ode to Joy
Handels Atalanta
Bachs Toccata in D Minor
More than half of the breathable oxygen in the world comes from where?
Forests
Ocean
Flowering Plants
Clouds
