Essay
How old is David?
14 years old.
What type of essay is Young People by David Suzuki?
A Persuasive essay.
How much oil was recovered per discard in millilitres?
37 millilitres per discard.
What does used oil contain that is harmful to the environment?
Heavy metals and toxic chemicals.
What did David suggest as a solution?
David suggested to use large barrels for bulk distribution for the oil.
What company replied back to David?
Petrocan.
What are the consequences if the oil contamination continues?
Pollution and damage to the environment
Where do you put your used oil?
A container with a tight lid.
In the parable about the emperor with no clothes, what connection does that have to David's science project?
The connection was that it went straight to the heart of a fundamental issue concerning unsustainable and unnecessary waste and pollution.
What did David collect for his experiment?
Discarded oil containers
Based on David's calculations, how many kilograms of "empty" plastic containers end up in dumps every year?
10 million kilograms.
Once the oil is in a sealed container, do you put the container into the garbage?
No as the oil will leak out over time.
What is the main idea in the thesis statement?
That youth have the ability to see with greater clarity and innovation as they aren't fully interested in the status quo and are receptive to new ideas for the greater good.
Where did David get the idea to conduct his experiment in the first place?
David got the idea from a friend's dad who was complaining about not being able to get all the oil out of a can of motor oil.
How much oil is wasted and end up contaminating soil and water annually?
Over five million litres.
What should you do with the sealed container with the used oil?
Take it to a recycling center.