Flint Water Crisis

Before changing its water supply to the Flint River, Flint received its water from _____.

• Lake Huron

• the Gulf of Mexico

• the Detroit water system

• Lake Erie

Why did the city decide to switch its water supply to the Flint River?

• to save money

• to preserve the environment

• to allow Flint residents to get water more quickly

• to save energy

After the water supply was changed, the residents of Flint complained about the _____ of the new water.

• taste

• color

• smell

• all of the above

What was found in the new water supply?

• bacteria and toxins

• food coloring and flavoring

• silver and gold

• soap and dirt

When Detroit offered to reconnect Flint to its water supply, what did Flint's financial manager do?

• He accepted the offer and reconnected Flint.

• He rejected the offer.

• He said that Flint was going to connect to Indiana's water supply.

• He asked Flint residents to vote on the issue.

Which element was found in the new water and in some Flint residents' blood?

• carbon

• chlorine

• helium

• lead

What did 26,000 people do in response to the situation in Flint?

• moved away from Flint

• resigned from the government

• stopped drinking all water

• signed a petition demanding the water supply be switched

For how long was the city of Flint drinking water that had been leaching lead?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months

How did Obama respond to the situation in Flint in January 2016?

• He refused to provide federal aid.

• He said he was not worried about the situation.

• He recommended that everyone move out of Michigan.

• He declared a state of emergency.

What did residents demand of Michigan officials?

• their re-election

• their resignation

• their money

• their houses