Earth Day Trivia Quiz

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How down to earth are you? One way to find out is through our fun Earth Day Trivia Quiz which offers lots of trivia fun and trivia questions and answers about Earth Day and other environmental topics such as parks, wildlife refuges, and ecology.

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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead

"There is enough for all. The earth is a generous mother; she will provide in plentiful abundance food for all her children if they will but cultivate her soil in justice and in peace." ~ Bourke Coekran

"I really wonder what gives us the right to wreck this poor planet of ours." ~ Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

"What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" ~ Henry David Thoreau

"The materials of wealth are in the earth, in the seas, and in their natural and unaided productions." ~ Daniel Webster

"... do something. Pay your rent for the privilege of living on this beautiful, blue-green, living Earth." ~ Dave Foreman

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What do you think?

Is Earth Day important?

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It is very important

earthybirthymama says:

Earth day is very important. Taking time to think about what a do and how we impact the earth is important....for some it might just be one day a year.

cffutah says:

remembrance is good.

Magicalpony4 says:

It is of some importance but it isn't effective if everyone doesn't participate

tcorbs says:

absolutely!

wilfredpadilla says:

yes

Just another day

Joie says:

We were given this priceless jewel of a planet to cherish and care for. It's our responsibility to take care of it every day.

kmcvay says:

No.

Tolovaj says:

Every day should be Earth Day, right?

ajgodinho says:

I think it should be embraced as a lifestyle to make a long-term and sustainable effect.

pheonix76 says:

Celebrate Earth Day EVERYDAY! <3

 
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Down to Earth - First Level

Where are you?

Where are you?

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Down to Earth

greenlungsofpoland says:

Poland

SUMIT MAHESHWARI says:

Best Questions.....

StrongMay says:

The lowest spot on Earth (landwise). Go figure (Dead Sea).

jtbmetaldesigns says:

Indianapolis

nancy says:

western massachusetts

Flying off into space

Magicalpony4 says:

In my TARDIS

nephthys says:

how am i to know???

food_monkey says:

right here

kwj says:

space gives us a second chance to get it right

ellagis says:

... and I thought I knew a lot about.....

 
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Down to Earth Trivia Facts

Full Earth

First celebrated in the U.S. on March 21, 1970, it has been celebrated each year thereafter at the United Nations, bringing attention to its original purpose: peace, justice and the care of Earth.

Yellowstone becomes the world's first national park in 1872. Since then countries around the world have established more than 4000 national parks and preserves.

The first major international conference on environmental issues was held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1972 and was sponsored by the United Nations.

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Down to Earth - Level 2

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Where are you?

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Down to Earth

greenlungsofpoland says:

Top shelf - found my calling at last

StrongMay says:

Same as last time....

jtbmetaldesigns says:

Down to earth but exploring! Love the Allegheny mountains in NY!

tcorbs says:

Down to Earth

studyaids says:

Ground control to Major Tom...

Flying off into space

SimpleSocialSolution says:

if only i knew!

Magicalpony4 says:

Again In My TARDIS

nephthys says:

half asleep

food_monkey says:

still here

SaintFrantic says:

1 down

 
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Planet Earth

Formed in 1903, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, US, was the first wildlife refuge.

Founder John McConnell choose March 21 as Earth Day because that was the date of the March Vernal Equinox. He though using the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere to be a good date to celebrate the earth.

The patron saint of ecologists is Saint Francis. In 1980, Pope John Paul II proclaimed him the patron saint of ecologists. In art, the emblems of St. Francis are the wolf, the lamb, the fish, birds, and the stigmata.

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Down to Earth - Level 3

Where are you?

Where are you?

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Down to Earth

AnzE02 says:

of course

jtbmetaldesigns says:

on the road again

tcorbs says:

still on Earth

maurissam says:

2 of 3

Close2Art says:

2for3

Flying off into space

Joie says:

I think I'm flying... only 1 out of 3 that time!

SimpleSocialSolution says:

in orbit

goo2eyes says:

i got more points

Jerrad28 says:

1/3 on that one...

ajgodinho says:

LOL, only one correct!

 
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Earth from space

A desire for environmental change led to the creation of various political parties around the world whose emphasis was largely on environmental protection. These organizations are known collectively as Green parties. Can you guess why?

The first Proclamation of Earth Day was by San Francisco, the City of Saint Francis, patron saint of ecology.

Twenty years after the Stockholm Conference, the United Nations held what is popularly known as the "Earth Summit" in Brazil. The UN Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, and was the largest gathering of world leaders in history.

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Down to Earth - Final level

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Where are you?

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Down to Earth

studyaids says:

I'm in England - Planet Earth

Close2Art says:

I'm here

KokoTravel says:

staying right here

kwj says:

very green at this even though I'm green

ellagis says:

on earth... but with a foot on :)

Flying off into space

StacyBirch says:

That's me

food_monkey says:

same

SaintFrantic says:

Almost there

goo2eyes says:

i am okey

cheech1981 says:

ooops

 
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Final Down to Earth Facts

Planet Earth Spaceshot

A highlight of the annual Earth Day ceremony at the United Nations is the ringing of the Peace Bell. The Peace Bell was a gift from Japan. The Peace Bell was a gift from Japan. It was made from coins given by school children to further peace on our planet. On Earth Day the Peace Bell is rung at the moment of Spring.

Greenpeace, an international environmental organization dedicated to preserving the earth's natural resources and its diverse plant and animal life, was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1971.

The real date of Earth Day is debated. John McConnell maintains it is March Equinox while Sen. Gaylord Nelson says it is April 22. The UN marks the March date while many governments mark the April. There is also a World Environment Day, June 6. Whatever day, week, or month you choose, in all more than 500 million people in over 180 countries stage events and projects to address local environmental issues.

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