Reducing Human Impact

Question 1

A suburban community has installed a storm‑water retention pond to capture runoff from a new housing development before it reaches the nearby River Creek, which has been experiencing increased nutrient pollution. Which of the following refinements would most effectively reduce the pond’s impact on the river’s water quality?

Accepted Answer

Install a vegetated filter strip around the pond’s inlet to trap sediments and absorb nutrients.

Answer

Replace the pond with a concrete drainage channel that quickly moves water to the river.

Answer

Add decorative fountains to aerate the water in the pond.

Answer

Deepen the pond to hold more water during storms.

Question 2

Which action will help keep the local environment clean and protect the land, water, and living things?

Accepted Answer

Pick up litter you see and put it in the trash can

Answer

Throw a paper cup on the ground after using it

Answer

Leave the water faucet running while brushing your teeth

Answer

Drive a car to the park instead of walking

Question 3

A park has trash on the ground and a small stream nearby. Which action would help keep the land and water clean?

Accepted Answer

Pick up the trash and put it in the trash can

Answer

Cover the trash with leaves

Answer

Leave the trash where it is

Answer

Throw the trash into the stream

Try three questions

Which action will help keep the local environment clean and protect the land, water, and living things?

A park has trash on the ground and a small stream nearby. Which action would help keep the land and water clean?

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