- 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) John Muir
C) Jane Goodall
D) Rachel Carson
- 2. What was Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book about pesticide dangers?
A) Silent Spring
B) The Edge of the Sea
C) Under the Sea Wind
D) The Sea Around Us
- 3. Which Earth Hero founded the Sierra Club?
A) John Muir
B) Aldo Leopold
C) Gifford Pinchot
D) Theodore Roosevelt
- 4. Which Earth Hero was a pioneering marine biologist and filmmaker?
A) Rachel Carson
B) David Attenborough
C) Jacques Cousteau
D) Sylvia Earle
- 5. What organization did Wangari Maathai found in Kenya?
A) Green Belt Movement
B) Clean Water Project
C) Soil Conservation Society
D) Wildlife Foundation
- 6. Which president created many national parks and forests?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Franklin Roosevelt
D) Theodore Roosevelt
- 7. What was Aldo Leopold's famous book about conservation ethics?
A) My First Summer in the Sierra
B) A Sand County Almanac
C) Walden
D) The Wilderness Warrior
- 8. Which Earth Hero worked to protect mountain gorillas in Rwanda?
A) George Schaller
B) Biruté Galdikas
C) Dian Fossey
D) Jane Goodall
- 9. What did Wangari Maathai encourage women to plant?
A) Trees
B) Vegetables
C) Flowers
D) Medicinal herbs
- 10. Which Earth Hero wrote 'The Sea Around Us'?
A) Sylvia Earle
B) John Muir
C) Rachel Carson
D) Jacques Cousteau
- 11. Which Earth Hero developed the 'land ethic' concept?
A) John Muir
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Rachel Carson
D) Aldo Leopold
- 12. What prize did Wangari Maathai win in 2004?
A) Tyler Prize
B) Booker Prize
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) Nobel Peace Prize
- 13. What animal did Jane Goodall study?
A) Bonobos
B) Chimpanzees
C) Orangutans
D) Gorillas
- 14. Which Earth Hero was assassinated for protecting the rainforest?
A) Chico Mendes
B) Wangari Maathai
C) Dian Fossey
D) Rachel Carson
- 15. What country did Wangari Maathai work in?
A) Uganda
B) Rwanda
C) Kenya
D) Tanzania
- 16. What was Dian Fossey's research subject?
A) Orangutans
B) Chimpanzees
C) Mountain gorillas
D) Lemurs
- 17. What did Rachel Carson warn about in 'Silent Spring'?
A) Ocean pollution
B) Pesticide dangers
C) Deforestation
D) Climate change
- 18. What was Jacques Cousteau's famous research vessel?
A) Endeavour
B) Challenger
C) Calypso
D) Beagle
- 19. Which Earth Hero was known as 'the father of forest conservation'?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) John Muir
C) Aldo Leopold
D) Gifford Pinchot
- 20. What organization did John Muir help establish?
A) Greenpeace
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) The Nature Conservancy
D) Sierra Club
- 21. Which Earth Hero started the Green Belt Movement?
A) Wangari Maathai
B) Rachel Carson
C) Jacques Cousteau
D) Aldo Leopold
- 22. What was Jacques Cousteau's primary area of environmental work?
A) Ocean exploration and conservation
B) Forest preservation
C) Soil conservation
D) Air quality research
- 23. What concept did Aldo Leopold develop in his writing?
A) Land ethic
B) Sustainable development
C) Deep ecology
D) Climate justice
- 24. Which government agency did Rachel Carson's work influence?
A) Department of Energy
B) Fish and Wildlife Service
C) Environmental Protection Agency
D) National Park Service
- 25. What was Rachel Carson's profession?
A) Climate scientist
B) Marine biologist and writer
C) Forest ranger
D) Environmental lawyer
- 26. Which pesticide did Rachel Carson warn about in 'Silent Spring'?
A) Chlorpyrifos
B) DDT
C) Atrazine
D) Glyphosate
- 27. What national park did John Muir help establish?
A) Yellowstone
B) Grand Canyon
C) Great Smoky Mountains
D) Yosemite
- 28. What did Wangari Maathai study in the United States?
A) Education
B) Biology
C) Law
D) Engineering
- 29. What environmental issue did Wangari Maathai address through her work?
A) Mining waste
B) Ocean pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Air quality
- 30. What was Jacques Cousteau famous for exploring?
A) Rainforests
B) Oceans
C) Deserts
D) Mountains
- 31. What type of ecosystems did John Muir work to protect?
A) Coastal wetlands
B) Urban parks
C) Wilderness areas
D) Farmlands
- 32. What did Jane Goodall discover about chimps?
A) They swim
B) They use tools
C) They fly
D) They hibernate
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