Here are the correct answers for the Earth Day reading comprehension questions, based on the text provided.
Q.1 When is Earth Day celebrated?
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Answer: c) April 22nd
* *Reasoning:* The first sentence of the text says, "Earth Day is a special day that we celebrate every year on April 22nd."
Q.2 How can we take care of animals and plant?
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Answer: c) Plant trees and protect forests
* *Reasoning:* The fourth paragraph states, "We can plant trees, and protect the forests." The other options (using chemicals, hunting too much, leaving trash) are things the text says we should *not* do.
Q.3 Who came up with the idea for Earth Day?
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Answer: a) Gaylord Nelson
* *Reasoning:* The second paragraph says, "A man named Gaylord Nelson was the one who came up with the idea."
Q.4 Why should we celebrate Earth Day?
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Answer: b) To take responsibility for taking care of our home planet
* *Reasoning:* The last paragraph mentions that Earth Day is a day to "remind ourselves that we all have a responsibility to take care of our home - Earth."
Q.5 What is the purpose of Earth Day?
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Answer: b) To learn about pollution and how to stop it
* *Reasoning:* The second paragraph explains that Gaylord Nelson wanted people to "learn about pollution and what we can do to stop it."
Q.6 How can we help the planet when going for shopping?
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Answer: c) Using reusable bags
* *Reasoning:* The third paragraph suggests, "We can use reusable bags instead of plastic bags when we go shopping."
Q.7 What is one way we can help the planet?
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Answer: b) Use more energy-saving light bulbs
* *Reasoning:* The third paragraph lists several ways to help, including: "We can also use energy-saving light bulbs..." The other options (driving more, cutting trees, throwing trash) hurt the planet.
Q.8 What is our home planet?
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Answer: c) Earth
* *Reasoning:* The first paragraph states clearly, "Earth is the only planet we have, and it is our home."
Q.9 What can we do to reduce pollution in the air?
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Answer: c) Walk or ride bicycle
* *Reasoning:* The third paragraph says, "And we can walk or ride our bikes instead of driving, which can reduce the amount of pollution in the air."
Q.10 How does turning off lights when we leave a room can help the planet?
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Answer: b) By saving energy
* *Reasoning:* The third paragraph groups turning off lights under the idea of using "energy-saving" habits. Turning off lights saves electricity/energy.
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Final Answer:
Q.1: c
Q.2: c
Q.3: a
Q.4: b
Q.5: b
Q.6: c
Q.7: b
Q.8: c
Q.9: c
Q.10: b
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