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Earth Day and Green Initiatives — Reading Comprehension

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Grades
4
5
Standards
RI.4.1
RI.4.2
ESS3.C
ESS3.A
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Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Earth Day, green initiatives, renewable energy, recycling, tree planting, environmental conservation

Earth Day is a special day celebrated on April 22nd every year to remind us about the importance of protecting our planet. It’s a day when people around the world come together to learn about environmental issues and take action to make the Earth a cleaner, healthier place to live.

 

One way we can help the Earth is by supporting green initiatives. Green initiatives are projects and ideas that aim to reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, and protect the environment. For example, some cities have started using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power to generate electricity instead of burning fossil fuels, which can create pollution.

  • Another green initiative is planting trees. Trees are important because they absorb carbon dioxide, a gas that contributes to global warming, and release oxygen back into the air. They also provide homes for animals and help prevent soil erosion. Some communities organize tree-planting events on Earth Day to help make their neighborhoods greener.
  • Recycling is another important green initiative. When we recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and conserve natural resources. Many schools and businesses have recycling programs that make it easy for people to recycle.

 

Green initiatives like these are important because they help protect the Earth and ensure that it remains a healthy, beautiful place for future generations. By supporting green initiatives and making small changes in our daily lives, we can all make a difference in helping to protect our planet.

What is the purpose of Earth Day?

To celebrate the invention of the carTo watch movies about the EarthTo buy new clothes and toysTo learn about environmental issues and take action

Which of the following is an example of a green initiative?

Using renewable energy sourcesCutting down treesThrowing away plastic bottlesDriving cars everywhere

Why are trees important for the environment?

They make the Earth look prettierThey absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygenThey make it harder to build houses and roadsThey are fun to climb

What happens when we recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass?

We create more waste for landfillsWe conserve natural resourcesWe make the Earth dirtierWe use more energy and water

Common core standards covered

RI.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI.4.2
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

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