Green Infrastructure

How does a rain barrel help maintain our fresh drinking water sources and aquatic ecosystems?

• Reduces the amount of storm water / runoff that enters these bodies of water

• Increases the value of a property

• Protects against thermal pollution

• Increases the ability for the homeowner to water their garden

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How can rain gardens and green infrastructure benefit communities with Sanitary Sewer systems?

• This will reduce the amount of runoff that enters our bodies of water

• This will increase the size of the pipes in a sanitary sewer system

• This will reduce CSO events

Why is "green space" good for the water cycle?

• It allows the water to sit on top and get evaporated

• It decreases runoff, allows the water to absorb in and get used by plants

• It causes flooding

• It increases soil erosion and runoff

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What is permeable pavement?

• Pavement that has been designed to allow water to pass through and be soaked into the ground

• Pavement that is impenetrable

• Pavement that has been designed to allow water to sit on top but is not slippery

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What is Green Infrastructure?

• A network of natural and semi-natural areas

• A type of renewable energy

• A method of waste management

• A form of public transportation

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Which of the following is a benefit of Green Infrastructure?

• Increased air pollution

• Reduced biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Higher energy consumption

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Which of the following is an example of Green Infrastructure?

• Solar panels

• Green roofs

• Nuclear power plants

• Coal mines

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How does Green Infrastructure help in climate change mitigation?

• By increasing carbon emissions

• By reducing urban heat

• By promoting deforestation

• By increasing fossil fuel use

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What role do trees play in Green Infrastructure?

• They increase soil erosion

• They provide shade and reduce heat

• They release harmful gases

• They decrease biodiversity

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Which of the following is a component of Green Infrastructure?

• Concrete pavements

• Permeable surfaces

• Plastic waste

• Synthetic fertilizers

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