Environmental Impact and Oil Spill Management

Environmental Impact and Oil Spill Management

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the environmental impact of everyday activities like car washing, highlighting how pollutants enter water systems. It covers the Minamata disease caused by mercury pollution in Japan and the extensive cleanup efforts undertaken. The video explains the greenhouse effect and the dangers of increased greenhouse gases, such as global warming. It concludes with a hands-on experiment simulating oil spill cleanup, encouraging viewers to find innovative solutions to environmental issues.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major environmental concern when washing cars on the street?

It damages the car's paint.

It causes noise pollution.

It can lead to untreated pollutants entering water bodies.

It uses too much water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of Minamata disease?

Deforestation

Contaminated water with methyl mercury

Excessive fishing

Air pollution from factories

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take to clean up Minamata Bay?

5 years

10 years

13 years

20 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Oxygen and nitrogen

Carbon dioxide and methane

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

Hydrogen and helium

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of increased greenhouse gases?

Melting polar ice caps

Global cooling

Decreased sea levels

Improved air quality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a recommended action to reduce pollution?

Waste more food

Use more plastic products

Ride a bike instead of driving

Leave lights on when not needed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the oil spill simulation activity?

Create a vegetable oil tanker

Use cotton balls to clean up

Pour oil directly into the ocean

Use a net to catch fish

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