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Shade Balls in Los Angeles Reservoir

Authored by Steve Dull

Science

12th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 2+ times

Shade Balls in Los Angeles Reservoir
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of shade balls in the Los Angeles Reservoir?

To reduce evaporation

To prevent bird perching

To cool the water

To block sunlight and prevent the formation of carcinogenic Bromate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are shade balls black?

To absorb more energy and heat up the water

To make them more visible in the reservoir

To deter birds and wildlife

To block all light from reaching the water and triggering the Bromate reaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material are shade balls made of?

Glass

Metal

High-density polyethylene

Rubber

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cost of shade balls?

1 shade ball for $1

10 shade balls for $1

100 shade balls for $1

3 shade balls for $1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do shade balls reduce evaporation?

By absorbing more energy and heating up the water

By blocking sunlight and preventing the formation of Bromate

By increasing air flow over the water's surface

By creating a layer of moist air

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of shade balls in relation to algae growth?

To promote algae growth

To control algae growth

To remove algae from the water

To provide a habitat for algae

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of the shade balls?

Round

Square

Hexagonal

Triangular

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