Environmental Protection and Pollution Concepts

Environmental Protection and Pollution Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses environmental regulations, focusing on air, water, and land pollution control. It covers the establishment of the EPA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act, highlighting their roles in reducing pollution. The video also addresses hazardous air pollutants, acid rain, indoor air pollution, and greenhouse gases. It explains the challenges of managing water pollution and land regulations, including the Superfund program's efforts to clean toxic waste sites. The video concludes with a preview of how firms can comply with environmental standards.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between emissions, effluents, and waste?

Emissions are solid, effluents are liquid, and waste is gas.

Emissions are gas, effluents are liquid, and waste is solid.

Emissions are solid, effluents are gas, and waste is liquid.

Emissions are liquid, effluents are solid, and waste is gas.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Environmental Protection Agency?

To promote economic growth.

To protect human health and preserve the natural environment.

To increase industrial production.

To regulate international trade.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a criteria pollutant under the Clean Air Act?

Methane

Ozone

Nitrogen dioxide

Carbon monoxide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are hazardous air pollutants known to cause?

Reduced energy consumption

Improved air quality

Serious health risks like cancer and birth defects

Increased plant growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common cause of acid rain?

Excessive rainfall

Release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

Release of carbon dioxide

Deforestation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act?

To manage urban planning

To promote agricultural development

To control industrial discharges into water bodies

To regulate air quality

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in controlling agricultural runoff?

High cost of fertilizers

Lack of technology

Unpredictable weather patterns

Inadequate systems to prevent chemicals from entering water bodies

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