Green Infrastructure

Which of the following are examples of green infrastructure? (Select ALL that apply)

• Green roofs

• Rain gardens

• Permeable pavement

• Rain barrels

What is the purpose of a rain garden? (Select all that apply)

• Reduce the amount of runoff

• Reduce the amount of pollutants entering our water ways

• Reduce the number of CSO events

• Increase the amount of runoff

• Increase the amount of impervious surfaces

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Where would you expect to find rain gardens?

• In areas of low elevation to intercept runoff from collecting in combined or storm sewers

• In areas of high elevation to intercept runoff from collecting in combined or storm sewers

How can rain gardens and green infrastructure benefit communities with Combined Sewer systems?

• This will reduce the amount of water the sewers receives during large rain events and reduce CSO events

• This will increase the size of the pipes in a combined sewer system

• This will increase the amount of water that enters our sewer system

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What is a benefit of a sanitary sewer system?

• sewage is always sent to a waste water treatment plant no matter the weather

• rainwater and runoff is always returned directly back to a freshwater source

• these sewer systems cost more money to maintain two sets of pipes

What is this an image of?

• Rain barrel

• Rain garden

• Rain guard

• Biofuel container

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What is Green Infrastructure?

• A network of natural and semi-natural areas

• A type of renewable energy

• A method of waste management

• A form of public transportation

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Which of the following is a benefit of Green Infrastructure?

• Increased air pollution

• Reduced biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Higher energy consumption

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Which of the following is an example of Green Infrastructure?

• Solar panels

• Green roofs

• Nuclear power plants

• Coal mines

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How does Green Infrastructure help in climate change mitigation?

• By increasing carbon emissions

• By reducing urban heat

• By promoting deforestation

• By increasing water pollution

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