Environmental Issues in Washington Answers
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Which company specializes in renewable resources?
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a power company that installs solar panels for homeownersB
a petroleum company that drills wells in search of oilC
a utility company that generates power by burning coalD
a construction company that uses minerals to construct buildings2
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Which best explains how Washington’s government manages the negative effects of water issues?
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It builds fish ladders to help restore migration.B
It removes fish ladders to help restore migration.C
It requires homeowners to fix water leaks in their homes.D
It allows more water to flow through dams to ensure supply.3
In which ways is Washington working to solve air, water, and ground pollution? Check all that apply.
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by encouraging people to use public transportationB
by providing incentives for people to buy their own carsC
by creating regulations for vehicles and manufacturingD
by organizing community river and lake cleanupsE
by lowering the price on toxic products sold in storesF
by passing laws that limit waste from industryG
by charging people to participate in a recycling program4
What effect does ground pollution have on the environment in Washington?
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It enhances soil health through the use of pesticides.B
It improves the health of animals that rely on the land.C
It creates smog and other pollutants over populated cities.D
It contributes to both air and water pollution.5
The three major types of pollution in Washington are
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water, air, and light.B
ground, water, and air.C
air, ground, and noise.D
ground, water, and visual.6
How has the Forests and Fish Law protected Washington’s environment? Check all that apply.
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by encouraging homeowners to save waterB
by building and improving forest roadsC
by protecting threatened animals and plantsD
by providing chances for government cooperationE
by reducing storm water runoff into waterways7
Which program helped Washington’s water resources by constructing dams and canals?
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Puget Sound ProjectB
Columbia Basin ProjectC
Forests and Fish LawD
Deforestation Initiative8
The photo shows deforested land in Washington.
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damage farmlands and lower air quality.B
lead to erosion and less rainfall.C
lead to erosion and more rainfall.D
benefit animal habitats and lower air quality.9
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reforestationB
deforestationC
loggingD
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Which best describes how storm water runoff pollutes Puget Sound?
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Rain washes garbage into Puget Sound, which can poison and kill marine animals.B
Pollutants that build up in the air over populated cities wash into Puget Sound when it rains.C
Rain washes pollutants off streets and into storm drains, which drain into Puget Sound.D
Polluted water washed into storm drains by rain is treated and drained into Puget Sound.Did you find these answers helpful?
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