Stormwater Pollution Reduction Quiz

What is stormwater pollution?

• Water left after a rainstorm

• Water from a clean river

• Water from a water treatment plant

• Water from a swimming pool

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What are some examples of stormwater pollution?

• Plastic bottles, soda cans

• Grass clippings, motor oil

• Glass, metal

• Leaves, flowers

What are impervious surfaces?

• Surfaces that cannot absorb water

• Surfaces that absorb water easily

• Surfaces that are slippery when wet

• Surfaces that are always dry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the purpose of a micro bio retention device?

• To capture and filter stormwater

• To collect drinking water

• To store rainwater for later use

• To generate electricity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the main function of the rocks in the micro bio retention device?

• Produce clean water

• Attract aquatic animals

• Create a barrier for water

• Capture trash and sediments

What is the role of the plants in the micro bio retention device?

• Prevent the rocks from moving

• Provide shade for the rocks

• Attract insects and birds

• Filter the water and create a cleaner environment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the challenge given to the students by the Clean Water Partnership?

• Participate in a swimming competition

• Take care of their own green space and organize cleanup days

• Start a new school club

• Ignore environmental issues

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the first step in becoming stewards of the environment according to the text?

• Starting a recycling program

• Building a new playground

• Planting trees in the neighborhood

• Removing litter and debris from the school

What is the ultimate goal of the stormwater retrofit project at Stormwaterville Elementary?

• To create a swimming pool for the students

• To build a new playground

• To help prevent stormwater pollution in major waterways

• To increase water consumption in the area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When it rains, what type of pollution might be carried down into storm drains?