Question 1

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has linked exposure to air pollution to reduced birth weight in infants.
B)  Air pollution occurs with every pollen bloom.
C)  Increased population growth,especially in urban areas,concentrates the problem.
D)  Nuclear energy seems to be the solution to air pollution.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  biodegration
B)  recycling
C)  septic systemization
D)  organic oxygenationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over

Accepted Answer

A)  AntarcticA.
B)  the United States.
C)  the equator.
D)  Africa.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive waste.
B)  solid waste.
C)  sewage.
D)  recyclables.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What percentage of the world's fresh water is available for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  5
D)  10E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

Accepted Answer

A)  combustion of fossil fuels.
B)  water pollution.
C)  acid rain.
D)  the destruction of the ozone layer.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.

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Question 9

Areas where asbestos is most likely to be found include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  ceramic tile.
B)  boiler wraps.
C)  furnaces.
D)  ceiling insulation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Hearing damage can occur after eight hours exposure to sounds louder than:

Accepted Answer

A)  60 decibels.
B)  70 decibels.
C)  80 decibels.
D)  90 decibels.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Jane lives in a province in which the legislature is considering a bill (AB 175)that would allow new roads to be built through a wilderness area.Proponents support the measure because it would allow greater access for recreation and the harvesting of more trees from nonprotected areas that are now difficult for large trucks to reach.Opponents state that the plan will endanger the ecosystem and its wildlife through habitat destruction from road-building and from increased human use and logging.Jane wishes to write her local representative about this issue.Choose a position,and draft a brief letter that follows the guidelines suggested in your text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jane lives in a province in which...

Question 12

You can conserve energy by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cutting back on driving.
B)  making sure your home is well-insulated.
C)  planting and caring for trees.
D)  using fluorescent tubes for lighting.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Electronic items,batteries,and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils,rocks,and building materials is:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide.
B)  radon.
C)  hydrogen.
D)  ozoneE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

It is predicted that a 10 percent decrease in ozone levels would result in a rise in nonmelanoma skin cancer of _____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  13
B)  26
C)  39
D)  50E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Exposure to ________ can cause headaches,chronic bronchitis,dizziness,fatigue,and death.

Accepted Answer

A)  environnemental tobacco smoke
B)  formaldehyde gas
C)  carbon monoxide
D)  asbestosE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding environmental health?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects.
B)  It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions.
C)  Environmental pollutants contribute not only to infectious diseases but chronic diseases.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  helium.
B)  carbon dioxide.
C)  chlorofluorocarbons.
D)  methane.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Canadian water systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  No Canadians have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years.
B)  Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in Canada.
C)  In most areas of Canada,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water.
D)  Water shortages are not a concern in the Canada.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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