4/11/24: Understanding Our World: A Quiz

What did the Biden Administration set for the first time?

• National Standard for Air Quality

• National Standard to Limit Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

• National Standard to Limit Sugar in Food

• National Standard for Educational Content

What are 'Forever Chemicals' officially known as?

• PFOS

• PFAS

• PFCs

• PCBs

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

How many Americans are estimated to have PFAS in their drinking water?

• More than 200 million

• About 50 million

• Over 100 million

• Nearly 300 million

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What percentage of the US population has a measurable level of PFAS in their bodies?

• 98%

• 97%

• 75%

• 85%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which founding fathers appear on the first US postage stamps?

• Washington and Franklin

• Washington and Jefferson

• Washington and Adams

• Adams and Franklin

By how much is the price of the first-class Forever stamp set to rise?

• By 7 cents

• By 10 cents

• By 3 cents

• By 5 cents

What unusual behavior was observed in animals during the eclipse at the Dallas Zoo?

• All of the above

• Elephants grouped together

• An ostrich laid an egg

• Zebra started chasing each other

What is one way to reduce exposure to PFAS according to the text?

• Filtering your drinking water

• Using non-stick cookware

• Avoiding outdoor activities

• Eating more vegetables

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What did the federal government set aside to help with water treatment for PFAS?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $750 million

• $2 billion

What triggered a natural reaction among many animals during the eclipse?

• The sudden darkness

• The sound of the eclipse

• The temperature drop

• The change in wind