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What can we do about smog?

1. Who do you think is responsible for improving the air in the GTA?

A. Governments, industries and businesses
B. Community groups and private citizens
C. a and b
D. No one is responsible since air blows away before smog can form


2. What order of government is responsible for reducing air pollution in the GTA?

A. Municipal and provincial
B. Municipal and federal
C. Provincial and federal
D. All orders of government


3. Which of the following orders of government can effectively reduce emissions from motor vehicles?

A. Federal
B. Provincial
C. Municipal
D. All orders of government


4. What can individuals do to reduce smog?

A. Reduce energy use
B. Reduce car use
C. Plant a tree
D. All of the above


5. Who is responsible for monitoring and reporting outdoor air quality in Toronto?

A. Environment Canada, Ontario Region
B. Ontario Ministry of Environment
C. Toronto Public Health
D. Toronto weather stations


6. How is smog measured in Ontario?

A. Humidex
B. Barometer
C. Air Quality Index
D. Temperature


 




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