Ingram's Government

Gina McCarthy was appointed by President Obama in 2009 as Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. She has been a leading advocate for protecting public health and environment. She is currently the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

THE CLEAN POWER PLAN

GRAB A BOARD AND MARKER

1. Which of these everyday objects is a water-saving tool?

A. A bucket

B. A clock

C. A broom

D. All of the above

2. Which of these activities wastes the MOST water per day in the average home?

A. Running the tap while washing dishes

B. Using a garbage disposal

C. A leaky toilet

D. Long showers

3. True or False: It’s okay to flush some trash down the toilet like cotton balls and tissue.

A. True

B. False

4. What should you do if you see or hear a leaky faucet in your house?

A. Ignore it—drips are no big deal

B. Do nothing—there is no way to fix a drippy faucet

C. Tell your parents

5. True or False: Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.
A. True
B. False

6. True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth.
A. True
B. False

7. True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth.

A. True

B. False