Restoring Balance to an Urban Ecosystem

Which is NOT a benefit of Green roofs

• absorbing rainwater and reducing the amount that goes into streams and rivers

• providing insulation to the building and reduce heating and cooling bills

• providing space to park additional cars

• helping to lower urban air temperatures and mitigate the urban heat island effect

Which is the best definition for "Green Roof?"

• A green colored roof

• An ecologically friendly roof

• A roof top covered by vegetation

• An place where kids can play in an urban area

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

True or False - Building 21 would be the first building in Philadelphia to have a Green Roof.

• True

• False

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Which is NOT a use for a rain barrel?

• make use of rainwater for later use

• reduces the amount of water going into streams and rivers

• store water for watering gardens

• provide a clean source of drinking water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

True or False - Philadelphia resdients can get a free rain barrel.

• True

• False

Which is the best definition for porous pavement?

• Decorative pavement that doesn't get wet

• A paved surface that allows water to filter through to the ground below

• A brick path that leads to a rain garden.

• A sealed driveway that allows water to run into a rain garden.

Which is NOT a benefit of trees?

• Trees help cool the air

• Trees provide a habitat for small animals

• Trees help adsorb rain water

• Trees give off carbon dioxide so other plants can grow.

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Which is NOT a method of controlling runoff?

• Combined sewer system

• Trees

• Rain garden

• Green roof

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following improvements could be used on the Building 21 ecosystem to reduce runoff? Select All Correct Answers

• Green Roof

• Rain Garden

• Recycling bins

• Trees

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Why is climate change making manageing runoff in Urban areas more important an issue to solve?

• Water is becoming more expensive, so saving water saves money.

• Too many plastic bags are ending up in the ocean.

• Warmer temperatures are causing more extreme rain fall events.

• Warmer weather is causing more people to have heat related illnesses and more water is needed to help cool them off.

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