Tribal Governments Today
Land
Air
Water
Plants/Animals/Us
100

How many governments are tribal citizens a part of?

3 governments

tribal, state and federal

100

What did the federal government do as the United Sates expanded in the 1800s?

Took Native American land and gave it to settlers and railroads.

100

What is pollution?

Harmful stuff that makes air, water or land unsafe or unhealthy for people and other living things.

100

How does climate change impact water?

It changes rain and snowfall patterns, and causes ocean water to become more acidic.

100

How many types of birds are there in Washington State?

341 species

200

What is tribal government responsible for as a sovereign nation?

courts, education, housing, health, safety, welfare, transportation, natural resources, environment, cultural and economic development

200

How does the state earn money from the land it owns?

selling logging rights to loggers, leasing land to ranchers for cattle to graze, leasing tide flats to companies for shellfish farming

200

How can pollution harm living things?

By making them sick or causing damage to their habitats.

200

Who owns the water in Washington State by law?                          

The public, meaning the citizens of Washington State

200

How many types of plants are there in Washington State?

over 3,000 plant species

300

How many people do tribal governments employ in Washington State?

37,371

300

What are some purposes that federal land in Washington State is used for?

national parks, camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife refuges, national forests, military bases, Hanford Nuclear Reservation

300

Why is Earth Day important?                                                      

This is a day when people take action to reduce   air and water pollution.


300

Who does the state grant "water rights" to?

farmers, landowners, towns and others to be used not owned

300

What is an endangered species?

A species that may become extinct if people do not do something to help.

400

How much money do tribal governments add to the state economy?

$6.6 billion

400

Why do some people believe that the federal government should keep more land for wilderness areas and habitat for wildlife?

They believe the government would take better care of the land than private owners would.

400

What was the purpose of the 1970 Clean Air Act?

It required states to make plans to meet the air quality standards and established the Environmental Protection Agency to make sure it got done.

400

What is the rule that applies to water rights and its usage?

"use it or lose it"

400

What is an invasive species?

A plant or animal moved into our state from somewhere else and destroys or takes over natural habitats.

500

What did the 2009 Estuary Restoration of Puget Sound do?

restored fish and wildlife habitat

500

Why do some people believe that the federal government should be sold to individuals?

To create more jobs and make more money.

500

What are some sources of air pollution and how do they affect the air quality?

wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, airplanes, ships, cars, trucks, electric utilities that burn coal or natural gas, and other industries

emit gases and fine particles that pollute the air and cause haze

500

What can happen if the granted water rights aren't used?

They can be taken away.

500

Why is it important for governments and citizens to work together to protect wildlife habitats?

If wildlife habitats disappear so, do animals and eventually us.

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