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Day 4: Policy and Regulations – How Laws Drive Sustainability
Day 4: Policy and Regulations – How Laws Drive Sustainability
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Laws can require businesses to use more energy-efficient technology.
False
True
2
What is the purpose of “urban planning”?
Planning food fights
Making cities more organized and sustainable
Designing playgrounds only
Telling people where to wear hats
3
What futuristic idea collects rainwater for reuse?
Thirsty buildings
Rain-bots
Rainwater harvesting
Sky sponges
4
What do building codes do in sustainable cities?
Set fashion rules for construction workers
Require buildings to use eco-friendly materials
Control the smell of paint
Make buildings colorful
5
What does the Clean Water Act focus on?
Drinking soda responsibly
Reducing water pollution
Keeping oceans warm
Making swimming pools fun
6
Which transportation method is most eco-friendly?
Horse with a speaker
Monster truck
Electric scooter
Private jet
7
What is a carbon tax?
A tax on soda
A reward for planting trees
A toll for driving electric cars
A fee charged for emitting carbon dioxide
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Which international agreement aims to fight climate change by reducing carbon emissions?
Tokyo Drift
Paris Agreement
Eco Law 101
Kyoto Protocol
9
Which law helps protect endangered species in the United States?
Energy Policy Act
Endangered Species Act
Clean Air Act
Recycle Act
10
Which U.S. agency enforces environmental laws?
CIA
NBA
NASA
EPA
11
Which is NOT a benefit of environmental regulations?
More housing
Safer water
Protected wildlife
Cleaner air
12
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Coal
Wind
Unicorn power
Gasoline
13
Which of these is a sustainable building feature?
Lava floors
Solar panels
Slide from roof to street
Ice cream walls
14
What is a “net zero” building?
A building run by ninjas
A building that doesn't use the internet
A building with zero windows
A building that uses as much energy as it creates
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What superhero would make the BEST environmental lawmaker?
Spider-Man
Captain Planet
Batman
Hulk
16
What are smart cities?
Cities that play trivia
Cities that got A+ on their tests
Cities with smart technology to improve sustainability
Cities with robots as mayors
17
In the city of the future, you’ll ride to school on a:
Jetpack made of jelly
Flying banana
Solar-powered skateboard
Giant hamster wheel
18
If your house could talk, what would it say to be more eco-friendly?
“Put solar panels on my face!”
Let’s blast the AC in winter!
“Party all night!”
“Turn off the lights!”
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If you were a mayor, what law would you make to save the planet?
Only eat ice cream on rainy days
Ride dolphins to school
Free trees for everyone!
Ban vegetables
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What is a “green roof”?
A leaky roof
A roof with grass/plant
A roof painted green
A roof that glows in the dark
