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