Americans and Their Environment — Quiz

Question 1

Which are examples of renewable energy? Choose four correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water; wind; geothermal energy; sunlight

Question 2

What does water pollution most directly cause?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

harm to aquatic animals

Question 3

How can people conserve water? Choose four correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by turning off faucets when they are not using them; by using energy-efficient appliances; by fixing leaky appliances; by recycling water

Question 4

What is one problem with using nonrenewable energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

We can rely only on what already exists.

Question 5

Why was the Deepwater Horizon oil spill significant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was the largest accidental marine spill in history.

Question 6

Car exhaust is an example of what type of pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

air

Question 7

What is pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the introduction of harmful substances into the environment

Question 8

Why is water conservation necessary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.

Question 9

What is one water conservation policy in California?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Residents can use drinkable water to clean their driveways only once a week.; Restaurants cannot serve water unless a customer requests it.

Question 10

What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.

Americans and Their Environment — Quiz Answers