Cuyahoga River Fire Flashcard

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What year did the Cuyahoga River Fire happen?

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June 22, 1969

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What was in the river flow that thrusted it into spotlight?

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Heavy pollution

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What caused the reason for the river to catch in flames?

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Oil Spill

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True or False? Was the trestle destroyed?

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False

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What caused the US to see they needed to do something about polluted waters?

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The major Cuyahoga fire river.

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What year did the Clean Water Act take effect?

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1972

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Is the manufacturing side of the Cuyahoga river Cleaner then what it use to be?

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Yes.

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Is the water in the Cuyahoga River clean enough for recreational use?

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Yes, but they have to understand they have to be careful due to other systems also using the river.

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After how many years does Cleveland, Ohio Commemorates the Cuyahoga River fire?

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50