Welcome to ADEQ for Kids! Online. Have a look at what we do:

ADEQ helps you take care of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. Can you match these pictures to what they are?

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ADEQ Kids Quiz!
Each question can have more than one right answer. Answers are at the bottom of this page.
The air we breathe is made up of what? [ ] Zinc [ ] Hydrogen [ ] Oxygen What things pollute our air? [ ] Vehicle emissions [ ] Dust [ ] Radio waves What is water under the ground called? [ ] Groundwater [ ] Streams [ ] Swimming pools Gasoline is stored in: [ ] Bottles [ ] Above ground storage tanks [ ] Underground Storage Tanks	What is the Greenhouse Effect? [ ] Something that happens in your garden [ ] Gases that build up in the atmosphere [ ] A character on Captain Kangaroo Which federal organization oversees ADEQ? [ ] EPA [ ] WHO [ ] DOI What can be recycled? [ ] Aluminum cans [ ] Newspapers [ ] Grass clippings and tree trimmings What does ADEQ do? [ ] Protect the environment [ ] Clean up the air [ ] Issue permits
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• Adventures of the Recycle Guys
• Earthforce
  This site focuses on getting older students (middle school to high school) to address environmental problems through community involvement and action.
• Environmental Resources for Students
  Older students will find many environmental and earth-related links on this site.
• EPA Explorer's Club
  Kids aged 5-12 will enjoy the games, stories, and other stuff available.
• EPA for Students
  Geared to middle school and high school students, this site provides viewers with information on scholarships, awards and careers as well as activities and projects.
• GLOBE
  Join students from around the world as they conduct local environmental measurements of soil, hydrology, atmosphere and biology submitting data using the internet for scientists and students at participating schools.
• Keep America Beautiful Just for Kids
  Do waste puzzles, complete environmental word searches and learn to make yummy dirt desserts.
• Kids' Stuff
  They have a big list of kid-related links.
• Kids For a Clean Environment (Kids FACE)
  This international organization (started by a 9-year-old!) helps you learn about the world in which you live, shows you how to be involved in the protection of nature and connects you with other kids who are concerned about global environmental issues.
• National Geographic
  Play games, create cartoons, learn amazing facts, and much, much more.
• National Wildlife Federation
  Play games and activities or take a cool tour to find out about water, wildlife, endangered species, and our public lands.
• Recycle City
  Learn the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) as you tour Recycle City.
• World Wildlife Fund
  Learn about wildlife and the issues that affect our planet and have fun doing it.

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Answers to ADEQ Kids Quiz

• The air we breathe is made up of what?
  B and C: Hydrogen and oxygen are elements of air.
  
  
• What things pollute our air?
  A and B: Vehicles and dust create a lot of air pollution. Radio waves are not breathing air pollutants.
  
  
• What is water under the ground called?
  A: The answer is Groundwater. Streams are considered surface water.
  
  
• Gasoline is stored in:
  B and C: Gasoline is sometimes stored above ground, but often stored underground in large tanks.
  
  
• What is the Greenhouse Effect?
  B: A buildup of gases can cause climate changes.
  
  
• Which federal organization oversees ADEQ?
  A: The Environmental Protection Agency establishes guidelines and laws that the Arizona Department of Enviromental Quality follows. The WHO is the World Health Organization and the DOI is the U.S. Department of the Interior.
  
  
• What can be recycled?
  A and B: Aluminum cans and newspapers are recyclable. Grass and tree clippings are great for compost, but do NOT belong in your neighborhood recycle bin.
  
  
• What does ADEQ do?
  A and C: ADEQ enforces state and federal regulations to help protect our environment. We also issue permits to help control the amount of pollution in Arizona. We do not clean up the air ourselves, but we monitor the air and provide information.