How Much Did You Know About Arbor Day?

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How Much Did You Know About Arbor Day? - Quiz

Arbor day was originated from a spanish village of Mondoñedo, the village held the first documentation of Arbor plantation festival in the word which was organized by it major in 1594, the place remains as Alameda De Los Remedios and it is still plant with lime and horsechestnut trees, Arbor can also be spell Arbour it is a Latin word meaning tree.

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1.

Arbor Day was first celebrated in which of the following country
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  United States
- C.
  
  Russia
- D.
  
  Colombia
Correct Answer
A. Spain

Explanation
Arbor Day was first celebrated in Spain.

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2.

Which year was the first modern Arbor Day?
- A.
  
  1857
- B.
  
  1856
- C.
  
  1855
- D.
  
  1805
Correct Answer
D. 1805
3.

The first American Arbor Day was originated at where?
- A.
  
  Taxes City
- B.
  
  Nebraska City
- C.
  
  Alameda City
- D.
  
  Oxford
Correct Answer
B. Nebraska City

Explanation
The first American Arbor Day was originated in Nebraska City.

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4.

What was the estimated trees planted on the first American Arbor Day?
- A.
  
  1 Million
- B.
  
  2 Million
- C.
  
  1.5 Million
- D.
  
  2.5 Million
Correct Answer
A. 1 Million

Explanation
On the first American Arbor Day, an estimated 1 million trees were planted. This day was established to promote and encourage the planting of trees, and it began in 1872 in Nebraska. The idea behind Arbor Day was to raise awareness about the importance of trees for environmental sustainability and to beautify communities. The estimated number of trees planted on the first Arbor Day shows the significant impact and enthusiasm of individuals to contribute to this cause.

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5.

Who is responsible for globalizing Arbor Day?
- A.
  
  Tony Northrop
- B.
  
  Bette Northrop
- C.
  
  Birdsey Northrop
- D.
  
  Alex Northrop
Correct Answer
C. Birdsey Northrop

Explanation
Birdsey Northrop is responsible for globalizing Arbor Day.

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6.

................... is the name of the chairman of the committee that campaign for Arbor Day Nationwide in the year 1883?
- A.
  
  Major Israel
- B.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- C.
  
  McCreight
- D.
  
  Birdsey Northrop
Correct Answer
D. Birdsey Northrop

Explanation
Birdsey Northrop is the correct answer because he was the chairman of the committee that campaigned for Arbor Day Nationwide in the year 1883.

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7.

When was Arbor Day proclamation given to school children of the United States?
- A.
  
  June 15, 1907
- B.
  
  April 15, 1907
- C.
  
  August 15, 1907
- D.
  
  March 15, 1907
Correct Answer
B. April 15, 1907

Explanation
On April 15, 1907, the Arbor Day proclamation was given to school children of the United States.

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8.

Who was the president of United States when Arbor Day proclamation was issued?
- A.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Barrack Obama
- C.
  
  Judge Bush
- D.
  
  Donald Trump
Correct Answer
A. Theodore Roosevelt

Explanation
Theodore Roosevelt was the president of the United States when the Arbor Day proclamation was issued. Arbor Day is a holiday that celebrates and promotes the planting and conservation of trees. As president, Roosevelt was known for his conservation efforts and his dedication to preserving natural resources. He established national parks and forests, and his administration implemented policies to protect wildlife and regulate land use. Therefore, it is fitting that he would issue a proclamation in support of Arbor Day, which aligns with his environmental conservation agenda.

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9.

......................... embraced McCreight's recommendations about trees and asked United States president to speak to public school children about conservation?
- A.
  
  Anthony Ruth
- B.
  
  Birdsey Northrop
- C.
  
  Theodore Alex
- D.
  
  Gifford Pinchot
Correct Answer
D. Gifford Pinchot

Explanation
Gifford Pinchot is the correct answer because he was a prominent conservationist who advocated for the protection of forests and natural resources. He embraced McCreight's recommendations about trees, which suggests that he supported the ideas and principles put forth by McCreight regarding the importance of trees and their conservation. Additionally, as a well-known figure in the field of conservation, Pinchot had the influence and platform to ask the United States president to speak to public school children about conservation, aligning with his commitment to educating and raising awareness about environmental issues.

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10.

The Spanish word "arbor" means ................?
- A.
  
  Freedom
- B.
  
  Tree
- C.
  
  Holiday
- D.
  
  Plant
Correct Answer
B. Tree

Explanation
The Spanish word "arbor" translates to "tree" in English.

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