What Environmental Activist Is Credited with Organizing the First Earth

question 113

Multiple Choice

What environmental activist is credited with organizing the first Earth Day?

• A) Rachel Carson
• B) Thomas Malthus
• C) Ralph Nader
• D) Iona Frisbee
• E) Gaylord Nelson

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Definitions:

Irrigation Water

Water that is specifically delivered to crops to support their growth in times and areas where rainfall is insufficient.

Conservation Tillage

An agricultural practice that reduces the amount of tilling or plowing, maintaining more crop residue on the soil surface to decrease erosion and water loss.

Conservation Tillage

An agricultural practice that minimizes soil disturbance and reduces soil erosion, preserving soil structure and moisture.

Conventional Tillage

A traditional method of farming that involves plowing, harrowing, and preparing the soil before sowing seeds.