Environmental Impact and Oil Spill Management

The video discusses the environmental impact of everyday activities like car washing, highlighting how pollutants enter water systems. It covers the Minamata disease caused by mercury pollution in Japan and the extensive cleanup efforts undertaken. The video explains the greenhouse effect and the dangers of increased greenhouse gases, such as global warming. It concludes with a hands-on experiment simulating oil spill cleanup, encouraging viewers to find innovative solutions to environmental issues.

What is a major environmental concern when washing cars on the street?

• It damages the car's paint.

• It causes noise pollution.

• It can lead to untreated pollutants entering water bodies.

• It uses too much water.

What was the primary cause of Minamata disease?

• Deforestation

• Contaminated water with methyl mercury

• Excessive fishing

• Air pollution from factories

How long did it take to clean up Minamata Bay?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 13 years

• 20 years

What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Hydrogen and helium

What is a potential consequence of increased greenhouse gases?

• Melting polar ice caps

• Global cooling

• Decreased sea levels

• Improved air quality

Which of the following is a recommended action to reduce pollution?

• Waste more food

• Use more plastic products

• Ride a bike instead of driving

• Leave lights on when not needed

What is the first step in the oil spill simulation activity?

• Create a vegetable oil tanker

• Use cotton balls to clean up

• Pour oil directly into the ocean

• Use a net to catch fish

What do scientists use to contain real oil spills?

• Plastic bags

• Floating booms

• Metal nets

• Concrete barriers

What can be used to soak up oil in the simulation?

• Sand

• Cotton balls

• Leaves

• Plastic sheets

What is the goal of the oil spill simulation activity?

• To increase oil production

• To find new ways to contain oil spills

• To create more pollution

• To test water quality