Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.

      Earth Day was born on April 22,1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. On Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, and pick up garbage in their communities.

      You don’t have to wait for Earth Day though, you can help the environment every day!

A.  Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

1.   The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world.

2.   Earth Day is a day to take care of our planet, Earth.

3.   A few countries celebrate Earth Day.

4.   On Earth Day, people do some good things that help the planet.

5.   Turning lights off is a way to save energy.

B.  Answer the questions.

1.   Where was Earth Day started?

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2.   On what day is Earth Day celebrated?

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3.   What can people do to help the Earth?

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