Environmental Impact Quiz

What was the original name for the process now commonly known as fracking?

• Oil drilling

• Hydrodrilling

• Hydrofracking

• Aquadrilling

According to the text, what is one of the main concerns associated with fracking?

• It causes an increase in the price of oil.

• It can lead to the contamination of drinking water sources.

• It reduces the amount of natural gas available.

• It makes the oil extraction process slower.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a consequence of fracking gone wrong, as mentioned in the text?

• Immediate financial losses for the company.

• Instant creation of new water sources.

• Pollution of drinking water that can occur rapidly.

• Decrease in the use of natural gas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a reason the industry gives for continuing fracking practices?

• It is a completely safe method with no environmental risks.

• It helps to reduce the dependency on foreign oil and dirty coal.

• It is the only way to obtain natural gas.

• It is cheaper than other methods of oil extraction.

Since 2012, how much wastewater has been generated from fracking, according to the text?

• Over 280 million gallons

• Over 280 billion gallons

• Over 280 thousand gallons

• Over 280 gallons

What is the text's stance on the regulation of fracking?

• It is well-regulated by state and federal laws.

• There is a lack of adequate state and federal regulations.

• Regulations are too strict and hinder the industry.

• No regulation is needed as the practice is safe.

How many water bottles did Americans buy last year according to the text?

• 18 million

• 29 million

• 25%

• More than any other country

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What percentage of the water in plastic bottles comes from public water supplies?

• 18%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the environmental impact of not recycling water bottles as mentioned in the text?

• They can be recycled into carpets, clothing, and playground equipment.

• They take hundreds of years to break down and take up valuable space in landfills.

• They are used to power a million cars for a year.

• They are hauled to New York and then trucked across the country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the consequence of shipping water in bottles from places like Fiji and Western Europe to California?

• It saves money and resources.

• It reduces the amount of plastic waste.

• It uses more oil and adds costs.

• It promotes recycling.