The Hidden Crises Threatening America's Rivers

What kind of waste was observed flowing directly into a creek?

• Industrial chemicals

• Plastic waste

• Raw sewage

• Agricultural runoff

According to CBS News, which communities are most affected by sewage dumping?

• Rural farming communities

• Affluent suburbs

• Lower-income minority communities

• Coastal cities

What is a natural solution Philadelphia uses to manage sewage overflow?

• Underground storage tanks

• Water recycling plants

• Marshlands

• Rainwater harvesting

What role do marshes play in managing water pollution?

• They absorb pollutants directly

• They filter out plastic

• They act as sponges for rainwater

• They attract wildlife

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What major U.S. river tops the list of most endangered rivers?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

• Ohio River

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What is one major impact of warming rivers on the fly fishing industry?

• Fish are migrating to new locations

• Fewer tourists visit rivers

• Trout are dying from warm, low-oxygen water

• Fishing licenses are more expensive

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How many U.S. and European rivers studied are warming?

• 100%

• 70%

• 87%

• 50%

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What is a proposed solution to cooling down rivers?

• Adding ice from nearby lakes

• Banning fishing during hot months

• Restoring river flow

• Increasing rainfall with cloud seeding

What invasive species is affecting New England’s coastal ecosystem?

• Zebra mussels

• Green crabs

• Lionfish

• Snakehead fish

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What industry is being affected by the spread of green crabs?

• Whaling

• Clamming and lobster fishing

• Seaweed farming

• Tuna fishing

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