Americans and Their Environment

Question 1

What is one environmental result of earthquakes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

landslides

Question 2

What is the best way for people to prepare their homes for a hurricane?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

building seawalls if they live near the coast

Question 3

Car exhaust is an example of what type of pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

air

Question 4

What is one problem with using nonrenewable energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

We can rely only on what already exists.

Question 5

Which are examples of renewable energy? Check all that apply.geothermal energysunlightwindmethanewater

Revolt · Accepted Answer

geothermal energy; sunlight; wind; water

Question 6

What sport would a person living in a climate with snowy winters be most likely to participate in?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

skiing

Question 7

What is one water conservation policy in California?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Restaurants cannot serve water unless a customer requests it.

Question 8

What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.

Question 9

Why is water conservation necessary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.

Question 10

Which is an example of how the natural environment affects people’s behavior?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People dress differently to suit the temperatures outside.

Americans and Their Environment Answers