Question

what is true about earth day?

people from many beliefs and backgrounds came together to participate.
congress tried to cancel it.
it followed the olympic games.
only those involved in social movements participated.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of Earth Day

The first Earth Day in 1970 was a rare political alignment that brought together Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders, to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: Correct. It was a broad coalition of diverse groups.
• Option 2: Incorrect. Congress did not try to cancel it; many politicians supported it.
• Option 3: Incorrect. It was not organized to follow the Olympic Games.
• Option 4: Incorrect. It reached far beyond active social movement members to the general public, including schools, universities, and community groups.

Answer:

• (A) People from many beliefs and backgrounds came together to participate. (Correct answer)
• (B) Congress tried to cancel it.
• (C) It followed the Olympic Games.
• (D) Only those involved in social movements participated.