- 1. Earth Heroes by Bruce Malnor and Carol Malnor is a compelling children's book that serves as both an educational and inspirational guide to understanding the significance of environmental stewardship. This beautifully illustrated volume introduces young readers to a diverse array of real-life individuals who have made significant contributions to the protection of our planet. From activists fighting for climate justice to scientists dedicated to preserving endangered species, the authors highlight stories of determination and passion that encourage children to take action in their own communities. With engaging narratives and vibrant visuals, 'Earth Heroes' not only showcases the achievements of these remarkable figures but also instills a sense of responsibility in the next generation. The book promotes the idea that everyone, regardless of age, can become a hero for the Earth, making it a perfect read for parents and educators seeking to inspire environmental awareness and activism among youth.
Which conservationist famously studied chimpanzees in Tanzania?
A) Jacques Cousteau
B) Jane Goodall
C) Rachel Carson
D) John Muir
- 2. What was Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book about pesticide dangers?
A) Under the Sea Wind
B) The Edge of the Sea
C) Silent Spring
D) The Sea Around Us
- 3. Which Earth Hero founded the Sierra Club?
A) John Muir
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Gifford Pinchot
D) Aldo Leopold
- 4. Which Earth Hero was a pioneering marine biologist and filmmaker?
A) Sylvia Earle
B) Jacques Cousteau
C) David Attenborough
D) Rachel Carson
- 5. What organization did Wangari Maathai found in Kenya?
A) Soil Conservation Society
B) Clean Water Project
C) Wildlife Foundation
D) Green Belt Movement
- 6. Which president created many national parks and forests?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Woodrow Wilson
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Franklin Roosevelt
- 7. What was Aldo Leopold's famous book about conservation ethics?
A) The Wilderness Warrior
B) A Sand County Almanac
C) My First Summer in the Sierra
D) Walden
- 8. Which Earth Hero worked to protect mountain gorillas in Rwanda?
A) Dian Fossey
B) Biruté Galdikas
C) Jane Goodall
D) George Schaller
- 9. What did Wangari Maathai encourage women to plant?
A) Medicinal herbs
B) Flowers
C) Vegetables
D) Trees
- 10. Which Earth Hero wrote 'The Sea Around Us'?
A) Jacques Cousteau
B) John Muir
C) Rachel Carson
D) Sylvia Earle
- 11. Which Earth Hero developed the 'land ethic' concept?
A) Rachel Carson
B) Aldo Leopold
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) John Muir
- 12. What prize did Wangari Maathai win in 2004?
A) Pulitzer Prize
B) Tyler Prize
C) Booker Prize
D) Nobel Peace Prize
- 13. What animal did Jane Goodall study?
A) Orangutans
B) Bonobos
C) Chimpanzees
D) Gorillas
- 14. Which Earth Hero was assassinated for protecting the rainforest?
A) Wangari Maathai
B) Chico Mendes
C) Dian Fossey
D) Rachel Carson
- 15. What country did Wangari Maathai work in?
A) Rwanda
B) Kenya
C) Tanzania
D) Uganda
- 16. What was Dian Fossey's research subject?
A) Lemurs
B) Mountain gorillas
C) Orangutans
D) Chimpanzees
- 17. What did Rachel Carson warn about in 'Silent Spring'?
A) Pesticide dangers
B) Ocean pollution
C) Climate change
D) Deforestation
- 18. What was Jacques Cousteau's famous research vessel?
A) Challenger
B) Beagle
C) Endeavour
D) Calypso
- 19. Which Earth Hero was known as 'the father of forest conservation'?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Gifford Pinchot
C) Aldo Leopold
D) John Muir
- 20. What organization did John Muir help establish?
A) Greenpeace
B) Sierra Club
C) The Nature Conservancy
D) World Wildlife Fund
- 21. Which Earth Hero started the Green Belt Movement?
A) Rachel Carson
B) Aldo Leopold
C) Wangari Maathai
D) Jacques Cousteau
- 22. What was Jacques Cousteau's primary area of environmental work?
A) Air quality research
B) Forest preservation
C) Soil conservation
D) Ocean exploration and conservation
- 23. What concept did Aldo Leopold develop in his writing?
A) Deep ecology
B) Sustainable development
C) Climate justice
D) Land ethic
- 24. Which government agency did Rachel Carson's work influence?
A) Fish and Wildlife Service
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Department of Energy
D) National Park Service
- 25. What was Rachel Carson's profession?
A) Forest ranger
B) Climate scientist
C) Environmental lawyer
D) Marine biologist and writer
- 26. Which pesticide did Rachel Carson warn about in 'Silent Spring'?
A) Glyphosate
B) DDT
C) Chlorpyrifos
D) Atrazine
- 27. What national park did John Muir help establish?
A) Great Smoky Mountains
B) Yosemite
C) Yellowstone
D) Grand Canyon
- 28. What did Wangari Maathai study in the United States?
A) Law
B) Biology
C) Education
D) Engineering
- 29. What environmental issue did Wangari Maathai address through her work?
A) Air quality
B) Ocean pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Mining waste
- 30. What was Jacques Cousteau famous for exploring?
A) Mountains
B) Deserts
C) Oceans
D) Rainforests
- 31. What type of ecosystems did John Muir work to protect?
A) Urban parks
B) Farmlands
C) Coastal wetlands
D) Wilderness areas
- 32. What did Jane Goodall discover about chimps?
A) They hibernate
B) They use tools
C) They swim
D) They fly
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