Fun Facts About Earth Day: Test Your Knowledge

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What was the original name proposed for Earth Day? Ecology Day National Environment Day Green Planet Day Earth Survival Day

How many people participated in the first Earth Day in 1970? 1 million 10 million 20 million 50 million

Which famous children's TV character was created for Earth Day? Big Bird Kermit the Frog Smokey Bear The Lorax

What unusual Earth Day event happens at the UN every year? A global minute of silence The ringing of the Peace Bell A worldwide blackout An international tree-planting ceremony

Which astronaut famously described Earth as "a grand oasis" during an Earth Day speech? Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin John Glenn Sally Ride

What color was associated with the very first Earth Day? Green Blue Brown Yellow

Which musical instrument is traditionally played at Earth Day celebrations in Japan? Drums Flutes Taiko drums Guitars

What unusual Earth Day record was set in 2011? Most people recycling simultaneously Largest environmental lesson Longest human recycling chain Most trees planted in one day