Saving the Environment
Quiz by Alicia Gonzales
High School
Dollars and Sense
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) - Electives
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- Q1The main function of the Environmental Protection Agency isTo create laws to protect our environmentKeeping our world cleanTo see that laws concerning our environment passed by Congress are implemented120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q2All of the following EXCEPT _____ help limit harmful emissions in our environment.walk instead of driving your carremove the muffler from your carkeep your car well maintained and tunedcarpool120s130.273.J.5.B
- Q3Some clothing such as fleece gloves and carpet are made from:old tiresplastic bottleswool120s130.273.J.5.C
- Q4You can reduce energy use by:using older appliancesturning off lights when not in usestaying inside when it is cold120s130.273.J.5.C
- Q5Older adults and young children should not do strenuous activity outside if the air quality is labeledunhealthy for sensitive groupshealthyunhealthy120s130.273.J.5.A
- Q6This law makes sure employers provide a safe and healthy environment for their employeesOSHAChemical ProtectionFood, Drug and Cosmetic Act120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q7This law protects us from unhealthy residue levels of pesticides in our food.Clean Water ActFood, Drug and Cosmetic ActOSHA120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q8This law provides us with safe drinking water.Clean Water ActChemical ProtectionClean Air Act120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q9This law regulates emissions from automobiles.Clean Water ActOSHAClean Air Act120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q10The FIFRA limits the sale of chemicals that might be harmful to the environment.OSHAFood, Drug and Cosmetic ActChemical Protection120s130.273.J.5.D
- Q11Acid rain is caused by acidic pollutants such as sulfur oxides in the air when it rainsFalseTrue120s130.273.J.5.B
- Q12The use of electricity has no effect on acid rain.TrueFalse120s130.273.J.5.B
- Q13Plants are not affected by acid rain.FalseTrue120s130.273.J.5.B
- Q14Emissions from automobiles and pollutants from manufacturing cause ozone problems.TrueFalse120s130.273.J.5.B
- Q15Breathing ozone can trigger chest pain, breathing problems, and throat irritationsTrueFalse120s130.273.J.5.B