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What do all the sources of groundwater contamination shown have in common?

• caused by humans so it is preventable
• naturally occurring so it cannot be prevented

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Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

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If a homeowner dumps paint into the yard, the paint will ________________________.

• stay on the surface and cause no problems

• sink into the ground a cause no problems

• contaminate groundwater and surface water

• contaminate the air when it evaporates

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When building a dam for a hydroelectric power plant, which best describes a possible negative effect on the environment?

• flooding

• air pollution

• radioactive waste

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I can reduce my carbon footprint by

• walking or biking to school

• carpooling

• turning off air conditioning

• leaving electronic devices plugged in when not in use

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Pollution can enter our groundwater when -

• Pollution spilled on the surface percolates down through soil and rocks

• Underground storage tanks crack and leak

• Underground sewer and septic pipes crack and leak

• All of these

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If a person dumps oil down the drain by their home (even miles away), it can end up in far away places like a bay or ocean.

• True

• False

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One way to protect coral reefs is to

• avoid snorkeling near them

• stop eating coral

• wear sunscreen that is designated as "reef safe" when swimming in the ocean

• only swim in swimming pools

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Vaani is very conscious of pollution. So, to reduce the effect of pollution which fuel should she use for her vehicle?

• CNG

• Diesel

• Diesel

• LPG

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Failing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.

• renewable materials
• pollution
• extra bottles around the house
• new materials

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