Question 1

In _______________,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

Accepted Answer

A)  recycling
B)  composting
C)  biodegradation
D)  sanitary landfillsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Eating large amounts of which of the following foods can expose you to high levels of mercury?

Accepted Answer

A)  farm-raised beef
B)  imported pork
C)  chicken
D)  large fishE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is generally believed to be responsible for most of the stress humans put on the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution
B)  water pollution
C)  dependence on nuclear power
D)  rapid population growthE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQI value exceeds _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  100
C)  150
D)  300E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a condition called asbestosis,which inflames the lung and can lead to lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sustainable development refers to development that meets society's current needs and

Accepted Answer

A)  maintains a consistent energy-in energy-out balance annually.
B)  does not impede future generations from meeting theirs.
C)  caps energy use at current annual levels.
D)  gradually reduces energy use over time.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  an SUV
B)  an HEV
C)  a conventional midsized car
D)  a conventional compact carE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about factors in world population growth is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is currently enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.
B)  About half the world's energy currently comes from renewable sources.
C)  World population growth is the driving force behind many recent environmental concerns.
D)  High child mortality rates in the developing world are associated with high fertility rates.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Release of _______________ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorofluorocarbons
B)  fluorine
C)  PCBs
D)  ethanolE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

Accepted Answer

Global warming is the long-term increase...

Question 17

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the most important strategies for reducing the problem of solid waste is

Accepted Answer

A)  land burial.
B)  burning.
C)  sea burial.
D)  reduced consumption.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent
B)  59 percent
C)  84 percent
D)  96 percentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The greenhouse effect contributes directly to

Accepted Answer

A)  acid rain.
B)  global warming.
C)  ecological homeostasis.
D)  smog.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Environmental Health

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

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Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

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In _______________,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

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Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.

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Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.

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Sustainable development refers to development that meets society's current needs and

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What is generally believed to be responsible for most of the stress humans put on the environment?

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Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

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The greenhouse effect contributes directly to

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About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

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Which of the following statements about factors in world population growth is FALSE?

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Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a condition called asbestosis,which inflames the lung and can lead to lung cancer.

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Eating large amounts of which of the following foods can expose you to high levels of mercury?

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Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

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Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

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Release of _______________ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

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Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQI value exceeds _______________.

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One of the most important strategies for reducing the problem of solid waste is

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