Americans and Their Environment

Question 1

What is one problem with using nonrenewable energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

We can rely only on what already exists.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

skiing

Question 3

Car exhaust is an example of what type of pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

air

Question 4

Why was the Deepwater Horizon oil spill significant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was the largest accidental marine spill in history.

Question 5

Why is water conservation necessary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Why do people protest fracking? Check all that apply.It can pollute the air.It can decrease oil production. It can pollute wells. It can increase climate change. It can cause injection-induced earthquakes.It can make gas reserves harder to reach.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It can pollute the air.; It can pollute wells.; It can increase climate change.; It can cause injection-induced earthquakes.

Question 7

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 8

What is pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the introduction of harmful substances into the environment

Question 9

What does water pollution most directly cause?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

harm to aquatic animals

Question 10

How can people conserve water? Check all that apply.by carpooling to school or workby turning off faucets when they are not using themby using drinkable water to wash cars by fixing leaky appliancesby using energy-efficient appliancesby recycling water

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by turning off faucets when they are not using them; by fixing leaky appliances; by using energy-efficient appliances; by recycling water

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