Chapter 2 NORTH AMERICA

Rainwater to Run Car Wash

After watching the Rainwater to Run Car Wash video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

1. To use rainwater for his car wash, Ken Ouellette

Is open for business only on rainy days.

Stores rainwater in a huge cistern under his car wash.

Collects rainwater in rain barrels.

Has moved his business to a climate with more rainfall.

2. Surplus water from the car wash

Is dumped into the local river.

Goes into the local sewer system.

Is used to water the landscaping.

Is sold to another car wash.

3. In summer, people in Ipswich patronize the business because

Water restrictions prohibit washing cars at home.

The town prohibits dirty cars on its streets.

This car wash is the cheapest around.

There is a competition in town with a prize for the cleanest car.

4. Rainwater is collected

From the roof.

From gutters.

From asphalt-paved surfaces.

All of the above.