6th: Healthy Community

Which action causes most air pollution in the United States?

• Use of solar energy

• Burning of natural gas

• Use of catalytic converters

• Burning of fossil fuels

Which situation does a severe thunderstorm watch suggest?

• There will not be a severe thunderstorm any time soon

• There might be a severe thunderstorm in the area soon

• There will almost definitely be a severe thunderstorm soon

• There was just a severe thunderstorm and the community next door will get hit next

Which action should be followed if a severe thunderstorm warning is issued?

• People should take shelter under a tree

• People should stay inside as a big storm is on its way

• People should go outside as a big storm has just passed the community

• People should stand near a power line

Where is trash from homes taken in most communities?

• Nearest river

• Sanitary landfill

• Empty field nearby

• The next town

How can people prevent warm air from leaving their house?

• Having good insulation in the home

• Using recycled materials

• Fixing leaky faucets

• Turning off lights when leaving a room

Which term describes a result of fixing leaky faucets?

• Conservation

• Insulation

• Pollution

• Incineration

What is water that goes down the drain in the kitchen sink called?

• Clean water

• Sanitary water

• Potable water

• Wastewater

What happens to polluted water before it is released back into the environment?

• It goes through sewer pipes and is directly released into the river.

• It is treated with chemicals and tested to ensure its safety.

• It goes through pipes in the house to the kitchen sink.

• It is treated with pollutants to make sure it is safe.

What happens to a sanitary landfill once it is full?

• It is treated with chemicals and released into the nearest water source.

• It is incinerated.

• It is leveled and sealed.

• It is treated with pollutants to make sure it is safe.

Which objects are found in cars to reduce pollution?

• Incinerators

• Insulations

• Thermostats

• Catalytic converters