Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day, we’re testing your knowledge on environmental geography, historic conservationists, and eco travel with this tricky quiz…
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Question 1 of 15
Founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, when was the first ever Earth Day?
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Question 2 of 15
Home to one-tenth of the world’s overall species, which country is the most biodiverse?
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Question 3 of 15
Marjory Stoneman Douglas was best known for her efforts to protect which famous wetlands?
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Question 4 of 15
28% of this country’s land is dedicated to protected national parks. Where is it?
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Question 5 of 15
The world’s second largest coral reef was removed from UNESCO’s endangered list in 2018. Where is it?
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Question 6 of 15
50-80% of the world’s oxygen production comes from the ocean. But how much of the world’s surface is made up from water?
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Question 7 of 15
Which of these animals are classed as critically endangered?
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Question 8 of 15
Which city has won the title of World’s Most Sustainable Destination by the Global Destination Sustainability Index for six years in a row?
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Question 9 of 15
In 2018, which country launched the first ever hydro-powered train?
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Question 10 of 15
What are the only three carbon-negative countries in the world?
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Question 11 of 15
The last wild river in Europe, the Vjosa, received national park status in 2023. Which two countries does it run through?
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Question 12 of 15
Most notable for his preservation of Yosemite National Park, which naturalist and author shares his birthday with World Earth Day? (And also has his own trail!)
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Question 13 of 15
In 2022, what was the second city in the world to gain National Park Status?
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Question 14 of 15
Which countries have created a protected ‘ocean highway’ called the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor?
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Question 15 of 15
