Storm Drain Pre-Quiz

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Before watching the four short videos, please answer the following questions to assess your understanding of storm drains. Kindly refrain from looking up the answers—we'd like to see what you already know!

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What is the purpose of a storm drain?

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To provide drinking water to the community

To filter and clean water before it reaches lakes and rivers

To carry rainwater away from streets and prevent flooding

To store rainwater for later use

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Where does water that enters a storm drain typically go?

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A water treatment plant to be cleaned

Directly into nearby lakes, rivers, or the ocean

Underground storage tanks for future use

It evaporates before reaching any destination

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Do storm drains filter out pollutants like trash, oil, and chemicals before the water flows into natural waterways?

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Yes, they have built-in filters to clean the water

Only in certain cities with special filtration systems

No, whatever goes into the drain goes straight into waterways

Yes, but only for large debris like plastic bottles

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Which of the following is NOT a common pollutant that enters storm drains?

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Household sewage from toilets and sinks

Trash and plastic litter from streets

Pet waste that was not picked up

Fertilizers and pesticides from lawns

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How can individuals help prevent stormwater pollution?

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Spraying pesticides before it rains to wash them away

Pouring used motor oil into storm drains to break down debris

Picking up litter before it washes into drains

Leaving pet waste in the lawns so it can decomposed and fertilize

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What happens when pollutants enter storm drains and flow into local waterways?

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They get filtered naturally before reaching wildlife

They can harm fish, marine life, and water quality

It creates more drinking water for the community

It increases the biodiversity

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What should NEVER be dumped into a storm drain?

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Leaves and grass clippings

Used motor oil and chemicals

Pet waste

All of the above

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Which of the following is TRUE about storm drains?

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They connect directly to sewage treatment plants

They are designed only to handle rainwater runoff

They are used to store excess rainwater for later use

They have built-in trash collection systems to stop pollution

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Why is it important to keep storm drains clean?

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To prevent flooding and protect property

To keep local waterways free of pollution

To protect wildlife and marine ecosystems

All of the above

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Which is NOT a storm drain?

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Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

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