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