Flint River Quiz

What did city officials do to celebrate the switch in Flint's water source?

• Raised glasses of water

• Held a parade

• Organized a concert

• Released balloons

What did the political fallout in Flint lead to?

• Resignation of city and state officials

• A new election

• A public protest

• A financial crisis

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What was the color of the water that prompted residents to protest at city council meetings?

• Clear blue

• Cloudy orange

• Bright green

• Deep red

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What did the city workers do in August 2014 to address the bacteria detected in the system?

• Reduced chlorine levels

• Boosted the amounts of chlorine disinfectant

• Added more fluoride

• Removed all chemicals

What did the Flint River contain that was similar to most surface waters?

• Heavy metals

• Tiny organic bits

• Large fish populations

• High levels of oxygen

What did employees at the treatment plant use as a coagulant to capture dissolved particles?

• Sodium chloride

• Ferric chloride

• Calcium carbonate

• Magnesium sulfate

What was the projected population growth from the 1960 census?

• Double

• Triple

• Fivefold

• Tenfold

What was the purpose of the move to siphon water from the Flint River instead of Detroit?

• To improve water quality

• To save the city money

• To increase water supply

• To reduce pollution

What was the impact of heavy rains and snow melts on the local watersheds?

• Reduced chloride levels

• Washed salts into local watersheds

• Increased water temperature

• Improved water quality

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What was the role of the Clean Water Act according to the text?

• To increase water supply

• To address industrial pollution

• To reduce water costs

• To improve water taste