Question 1

According to WHO (World Health Organization) and World Bank experts, indoor air pollution is

Accepted Answer

A) the world's most serious air pollution problem 
B) the world's least serious air pollution problem 
C) a serious problem in poor countries, but no problem in affluent countries 
D) more than one of these 
E) none of these answers 
A) the world's most serious air pollution problem 
B) the world's least serious air pollution problem 
C) a serious problem in poor countries, but no problem in affluent countries 
D) more than one of these 
E) none of these answers

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Thermal inversion occurs when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising. 
B) Thermal inversions exacerbate pollution problems. 
C) Thermal inversions last only a few minutes to a few hours. 
D) Normally, cool air near Earth's surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere. 
E) Thermal inversions help prevent air pollution. 
A) Thermal inversion occurs when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising. 
B) Thermal inversions exacerbate pollution problems. 
C) Thermal inversions last only a few minutes to a few hours. 
D) Normally, cool air near Earth's surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere. 
E) Thermal inversions help prevent air pollution.

Question 3

Formaldehyde is used in

Accepted Answer

A) particle board 
B) paneling 
C) furniture stuffing 
D) foam insulation 
E) all of these answers 
A) particle board 
B) paneling 
C) furniture stuffing 
D) foam insulation 
E) all of these answers

Question 4

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to regulate ________ as an air pollutant because of the projected effects of climate change on human health.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) ozone 
D) sulfur dioxide 
E) nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide 
A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) ozone 
D) sulfur dioxide 
E) nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide

Question 5

Which of the following are primary pollutants that eventually result in acid deposition?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen oxides 
B) ozone 
C) sulfur dioxide 
D) carbon monoxide 
E) both nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide 
A) nitrogen oxides 
B) ozone 
C) sulfur dioxide 
D) carbon monoxide 
E) both nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide

Question 6

According to a 2007 IPCC report, with what amount of probability is it that human activities have been the leading cause of the observed atmospheric warming?

Accepted Answer

A) at least 50% 
B) at least 60% 
C) at least 70% 
D) at least 80% 
E) at least 90% 
A) at least 50% 
B) at least 60% 
C) at least 70% 
D) at least 80% 
E) at least 90%

Question 7

Today, the use of other fossil fuels, nuclear power, and hydroelectricity instead of coal has greatly reduced the occurrence of industrial smog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

Accepted Answer

A) increased photochemical smog 
B) reduced crop yields 
C) immune system suppression 
D) reduced phytoplankton populations 
E) all of these answers 
A) increased photochemical smog 
B) reduced crop yields 
C) immune system suppression 
D) reduced phytoplankton populations 
E) all of these answers

Question 9

While climate change is a serious threat to natural ecosystems, it is not a threat to human health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____________________ has been referred to as a methane time bomb because it could release such a high level of methane into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ has been referred to as a...

Question 11

Removing your shoes before entering your house can help to reduce indoor pollution because it can help to reduce inputs of ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

dust, lead, pesticid

Question 12

Which of the following statements correctly reflect the content of the 2007 IPCC by climate scientists on climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) The 10 warmest years ever recorded have occurred since 1997. 
B) Annual greenhouse gas emissions rose 70% between 1970 and 2008. 
C) During the last century, the world's average sea level rose by 10-20 centimeters. 
D) The 2007 IPCC report is now thought to have underestimated the likely effects of climate change. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) The 10 warmest years ever recorded have occurred since 1997. 
B) Annual greenhouse gas emissions rose 70% between 1970 and 2008. 
C) During the last century, the world's average sea level rose by 10-20 centimeters. 
D) The 2007 IPCC report is now thought to have underestimated the likely effects of climate change. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a natural factor that helps reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) wind 
B) chemical reactions 
C) salty spray from the oceans 
D) a sunny, warm, and dry climate 
E) rain and snow 
A) wind 
B) chemical reactions 
C) salty spray from the oceans 
D) a sunny, warm, and dry climate 
E) rain and snow

Question 14

The movement of air pollutants via evaporation and winds from tropical and temperate areas to polar regions is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) temperature inversion 
B) the grasshopper effect 
C) acid deposition 
D) the rainshadow effect 
E) none of these answers 
A) temperature inversion 
B) the grasshopper effect 
C) acid deposition 
D) the rainshadow effect 
E) none of these answers

Question 15

Restoration of wetlands that have been previously drained for farming is a strategy for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following has provided information associated with past temperature changes?

Accepted Answer

A) tiny bubbles of ancient air found in ice cores 
B) tree rings 
C) radioisotopes in rocks and fossils 
D) layers of soot trapped in ice cores 
E) all of these answers 
A) tiny bubbles of ancient air found in ice cores 
B) tree rings 
C) radioisotopes in rocks and fossils 
D) layers of soot trapped in ice cores 
E) all of these answers

Question 17

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice
  
-On the atmospheric layers figure, choose the letter that represents the boundary in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items listed below with the...

Question 18

As oceans become more acidic, the shells of tiny sea snails tend to dissolve. a.This is a concern because:

Accepted Answer

A) The snail shells provide material for jewelry making on south sea islands. 
B) The shells are ground up and used for fertilizer for agricultural crops. 
C) The snails are the base of a food web that supports entire polar ecosystems. 
D) More than one of these are correct. 
E) None of these answers. 
A) The snail shells provide material for jewelry making on south sea islands. 
B) The shells are ground up and used for fertilizer for agricultural crops. 
C) The snails are the base of a food web that supports entire polar ecosystems. 
D) More than one of these are correct. 
E) None of these answers.

Question 19

A warmer atmosphere is beneficial to wildlife habitats and plant species because of the increased temperature and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Chlorofluorocarbons are

Accepted Answer

A) nontoxic 
B) corrosive 
C) odorous 
D) flammable 
E) expensive 
A) nontoxic 
B) corrosive 
C) odorous 
D) flammable 
E) expensive

According to WHO (World Health Organization) and World Bank experts, indoor air pollution is

Which of the following statements is true?

Formaldehyde is used in

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to regulate ________ as an air pollutant because of the projected effects of climate change on human health.

Which of the following are primary pollutants that eventually result in acid deposition?

According to a 2007 IPCC report, with what amount of probability is it that human activities have been the leading cause of the observed atmospheric warming?

Today, the use of other fossil fuels, nuclear power, and hydroelectricity instead of coal has greatly reduced the occurrence of industrial smog.

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

While climate change is a serious threat to natural ecosystems, it is not a threat to human health.

_____________________ has been referred to as a methane time bomb because it could release such a high level of methane into the atmosphere.

Removing your shoes before entering your house can help to reduce indoor pollution because it can help to reduce inputs of , , and .

Which of the following statements correctly reflect the content of the 2007 IPCC by climate scientists on climate change?

Which of the following is not a natural factor that helps reduce air pollution?

The movement of air pollutants via evaporation and winds from tropical and temperate areas to polar regions is referred to as

Restoration of wetlands that have been previously drained for farming is a strategy for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

Which of the following has provided information associated with past temperature changes?

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the atmospheric layers figure, choose the letter that represents the boundary in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

As oceans become more acidic, the shells of tiny sea snails tend to dissolve. a.This is a concern because:

A warmer atmosphere is beneficial to wildlife habitats and plant species because of the increased temperature and productivity.

Chlorofluorocarbons are

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Exam 15: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

According to WHO (World Health Organization) and World Bank experts, indoor air pollution is

Which of the following statements is true?

Formaldehyde is used in

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to regulate ________ as an air pollutant because of the projected effects of climate change on human health.

Which of the following are primary pollutants that eventually result in acid deposition?

According to a 2007 IPCC report, with what amount of probability is it that human activities have been the leading cause of the observed atmospheric warming?

Today, the use of other fossil fuels, nuclear power, and hydroelectricity instead of coal has greatly reduced the occurrence of industrial smog.

Which of the following are effects of ozone depletion?

While climate change is a serious threat to natural ecosystems, it is not a threat to human health.

_____________________ has been referred to as a methane time bomb because it could release such a high level of methane into the atmosphere.

Removing your shoes before entering your house can help to reduce indoor pollution because it can help to reduce inputs of ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Which of the following statements correctly reflect the content of the 2007 IPCC by climate scientists on climate change?

Which of the following is not a natural factor that helps reduce air pollution?

The movement of air pollutants via evaporation and winds from tropical and temperate areas to polar regions is referred to as

Restoration of wetlands that have been previously drained for farming is a strategy for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.

Which of the following has provided information associated with past temperature changes?

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the atmospheric layers figure, choose the letter that represents the boundary in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

As oceans become more acidic, the shells of tiny sea snails tend to dissolve. a.This is a concern because:

A warmer atmosphere is beneficial to wildlife habitats and plant species because of the increased temperature and productivity.

Chlorofluorocarbons are

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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Removing your shoes before entering your house can help to reduce indoor pollution because it can help to reduce inputs of , , and .