No place like home: R&R

What is the number-one complaint of U.S. citizens according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey?

• Crime

• Traffic

• Litter

• Noise

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What can long-term exposure to loud noise cause?

• Hearing damage

• Better concentration

• Improved sleep

• Lower blood pressure

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Which of the following is NOT a source of light pollution?

• Streetlights

• Factories

• Offices

• Natural light

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What is a possible health effect of light pollution according to researchers?

• Enhanced vision

• Disturbed sleep cycles

• Increased appetite

• Improved focus

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What is the main cause of sky glow?

• Light bouncing off moisture and dust in the atmosphere

• Natural light from the sun

• Cars’ headlights

• Reflection from solar panels

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What do researchers at Texas A&M University suggest about visual pollution?

• It has no effect on people’s stress levels

• It causes people to feel relaxed

• It can increase stress, raising blood pressure and heart rates

• It is beneficial for driving focus

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Which of the following is NOT a suggestion to reduce noise pollution?

• Turn music and television volume down

• Encourage quieter vehicles

• Wear earplugs at all times

• Help keep pets quiet

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What kind of pollution is caused by things people find unattractive, like billboards and power lines?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Visual pollution

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What is one way to reduce light pollution in your home?

• Use brighter bulbs

• Direct light downward

• Install more lights outdoors

• Keep lights on at all times

What does the Teens Against Graffiti (TAG) group do to improve their community?

• They protest against graffiti in court

• They volunteer to clean graffiti once a month

• They create graffiti art in designated areas

• They build new bus benches and road signs

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