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13: Check Your Knowledge
Record your answers to each of the following questions below.
True or false.
Car exhaust is a major contributor to smog in cities.
A. True
B. False
How does runoff lead to the pollution of a water supply?
True or false.
In the United States, drinking water travels from the water supply to your home without treatment.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following chemicals can be found in batteries, paint, and glass thermometers?
A. Mercury.
B. Arsenic.
C. Lead.
D. Aspirin.
Is it safe to move chemicals into different containers? Why or why not?
Which of the following is a health effect of noise pollution?
A. Low stress.
B. Deep sleeping.
C. High blood pressure.
D. High productivity at work.
Which EPA initiative cleans up brownfield sites so they are safe to use?
True or false.
Burning fossil fuels releases gases and particulate matter into the air.
A. True
B. False
What is an example of a household product that requires special disposal?
True or false.
Green products must be obtained from international sources.
A. True
B. False
How does planting a tree help the environment?
Which of the following is a good strategy for being green away from home?
A. Bring extra napkins for lunch.
B. Use disposable containers.
C. Drink out of plastic water bottles.
D. Recycle cans and bottles.
True or false.
Using public transportation to get to school is a greener choice than riding in a car.
A. True
B. False
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