Exploring the Environmental Crisis of Puget Sound

What is the primary reason for the critical state of Puget Sound?

• Overfishing

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Untreated toxics

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Why are Orca whales considered important for studying the health of Puget Sound?

• They have a long lifespan

• They are top predators in the food chain

• They are the largest marine mammals

• They are easy to track

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What alarming discovery was made about the Orca whales in Puget Sound?

• They are the most PCB contaminated marine mammals in the world

• Their population is increasing rapidly

• They are migrating to other regions

• They are unaffected by pollution

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What is a major challenge in cleaning up the Duwamish River?

• Lack of funding

• Legal battles over responsibility

• Insufficient technology

• Community opposition

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How did the community of South Park influence the cleanup efforts of the Duwamish River?

• By ignoring the pollution

• By moving away from the area

• By supporting industrial activities

• By demanding a thorough cleanup

What was the primary reason settlers built an extensive system of dikes in the scet Delta?

• To establish fishing grounds

• To prevent flooding and create farmland

• To build residential areas

• To create a transportation network

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What is the main argument of the tribes regarding the tide gates in the scet Delta?

• They cause flooding in tribal lands

• They block salmon from reaching their natural habitat

• They increase soil salinity

• They are outdated and need replacement

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What was the turning point in the Nali River task force meetings that helped break the deadlock?

• A surprise move by Billy Frank

• An increase in funding

• A new federal regulation

• A change in leadership

What is identified as the number one menace to waterways in urban areas like Seattle?

• Industrial waste

• Agricultural runoff

• Storm water runoff

• Plastic pollution

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What is the main challenge in managing storm water runoff according to scientists and environmentalists?

• Land use and development

• Technological limitations

• Public awareness

• Lack of funding

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