Earth Focus: Fighting for Air Quiz

During a school project on environmental studies, Scarlett, Aria, and Aiden were researching the most polluted cities in the United States over the last decade. They found that one city had the highest pollution levels. Which city was it?

• Los Angeles

• San Bernardino

• Long Beach

• Riverside

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Avery, Zoe, and Michael are working on a school project about air pollution in the Inland Empire. They are debating about which industry is the primary contributor. Can you help them?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Freight and logistics

Abigail, Grace, and Mia are studying for their environmental science exam. They come across a question about the main source of air pollution in San Bernardino. What would be the correct answer?

• Power plants

• Vehicle emissions

• Agricultural activities

• Industrial waste

David, Liam, and Noah are playing a game of guessing the percentage of cargo traffic that comes to Los Angeles and Long Beach from Asia. Can you help them guess the correct percentage?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Sophia, Lily, and Aria live near a busy roadway and rail lines. What health issues could they potentially face due to this?

• Poor lung function and smaller lungs

• Obesity

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

Avery, William, and Daniel are working on a school project about logistics hubs. They are particularly interested in the Eastgate Air Cargo logistics hub at the San Bernardino International Airport. Which organization are they studying about?

• FedEx

• UPS

• Amazon

• DHL

Luna, Abigail, and Avery are part of a community group concerned about the environmental impact of a new Amazon airport project. They decide to file a lawsuit against which agency?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Aviation Administration

• National Transportation Safety Board

• Department of Transportation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Mason, Emma, and Samuel are part of a community group trying to negotiate with Amazon for better working conditions. What is the main reason for the power imbalance between their community group and Amazon?

• Inefficient management within their community group

• Their community group's lack of resources

• Amazon's infinite wealth

• Lack of public support for their community group

Nora, Samuel, and Charlotte are part of a community group. They are making efforts against a company like Amazon. What term is used to describe their effort?

• Corporate alliance

• Mutual cooperation

• Peaceful coexistence

• David versus Goliath

William, Mason, and Ethan live in the Inland Empire. They are discussing the main reason for the intersectional nature of the air pollution issue in their region. What do they conclude is the primary cause?

• Social inequality

• Environmental degradation

• Physical health

• Economic impact