Question 1

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with global warming.

Accepted Answer

Many answers are possible. Below are a c

Question 2

The United States emits about five times more carbon dioxide ____________________ than China emits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States emits about five times...

Question 3

Pipe insulation and vinyl ceiling and floor tiles may be sources of

Accepted Answer

A)  chloroform 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  asbestos 
E)  sulfur dioxide 
A)  chloroform 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  asbestos 
E)  sulfur dioxide

Question 4

Chinese automobile fuel efficiency standards are higher than those in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chlorofluorocarbons are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The type of air pollution that is currently leading the list of 18 sources of cancer risk is____________________.

Accepted Answer

indoor air

Question 7

_____________________ 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 8

Global warming will cause flooding and increased precipitation in some areas, and yet severe droughts in other areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

CFCs take ____ years to reach the stratosphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  5-10 
C)  11-20 
D)  21-30 
E)  31-50 
A)  1-2 
B)  5-10 
C)  11-20 
D)  21-30 
E)  31-50

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the Earth's average surface temperature for the past 900,000 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  a steady warming trend 
B)  fairly steady temperatures until recently 
C)  many fluctuations of several degrees centigrade 
D)  fairly steady with occasional cool spells 
E)  fairly steady with a recent cooling trend 
A)  a steady warming trend 
B)  fairly steady temperatures until recently 
C)  many fluctuations of several degrees centigrade 
D)  fairly steady with occasional cool spells 
E)  fairly steady with a recent cooling trend

Question 11

-How much did the surface temperature of the Earth change from 1950 to 2004?

Accepted Answer

The temper

Question 12

The threat of global warming can be addressed by

Accepted Answer

A)  using energy more efficiently 
B)  reducing deforestation 
C)  slowing population growth 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  shifting to renewable resources 
A)  using energy more efficiently 
B)  reducing deforestation 
C)  slowing population growth 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  shifting to renewable resources

Question 13

Humans are protected from air pollution by

Accepted Answer

A)  sneezing and coughing 
B)  mucus capturing small particles 
C)  nasal hairs filtering out large particles 
D)  tiny mucus-coated, hairlike structures called cilia 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  sneezing and coughing 
B)  mucus capturing small particles 
C)  nasal hairs filtering out large particles 
D)  tiny mucus-coated, hairlike structures called cilia 
E)  all of these answers

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following would function as a pollution reduction method for motor vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve motor efficiency. 
B)  Rely on mass transit and bicycles. 
C)  Use emission-control devices. 
D)  Add a charge to new cars based on the amount of pollution they produce. 
E)  All of these answers. 
A)  Improve motor efficiency. 
B)  Rely on mass transit and bicycles. 
C)  Use emission-control devices. 
D)  Add a charge to new cars based on the amount of pollution they produce. 
E)  All of these answers.

Question 16

The Environmental Protection Agency's classification of fine and ultra-fine particles refers to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

SPM
suspen

Question 17

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 18

Most of Earth's weather occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Troposphere 
B)  Thermosphere 
C)  Mesosphere 
D)  Stratosphere 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  Troposphere 
B)  Thermosphere 
C)  Mesosphere 
D)  Stratosphere 
E)  all of these answers

Question 19

With immediate and sustained action to stop production of all ozone-depleting chemicals:

Accepted Answer

A)  The ozone-hole problem will be solved immediately. 
B)  It will take about 5 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to 1980 levels. 
C)  It will take about 30 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels. 
D)  It will take about 60 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels. 
E)  It will take about 60 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to 1980 levels. 
A)  The ozone-hole problem will be solved immediately. 
B)  It will take about 5 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to 1980 levels. 
C)  It will take about 30 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels. 
D)  It will take about 60 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to pre-1950 levels. 
E)  It will take about 60 years for the earth's ozone layer to recover to 1980 levels.

Question 20

This chapter refers to actions taken by Oberlin College students to help address the global warming issue. Many colleges today are involved in similar projects and activities. What, if any, actions has your college taken to participate in this student movement? If your college does not have a program that you are aware of, what could it do (in your opinion) to start the process of becoming a "carbon neutral" campus.

Accepted Answer

As a student at XYZ College, I am proud

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with global warming.

The United States emits about five times more carbon dioxide ____________________ than China emits.

Pipe insulation and vinyl ceiling and floor tiles may be sources of

Chinese automobile fuel efficiency standards are higher than those in the United States.

Chlorofluorocarbons are

The type of air pollution that is currently leading the list of 18 sources of cancer risk is____________________.

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

Global warming will cause flooding and increased precipitation in some areas, and yet severe droughts in other areas.

CFCs take ____ years to reach the stratosphere.

Which of the following best describes the Earth's average surface temperature for the past 900,000 years?

-How much did the surface temperature of the Earth change from 1950 to 2004?

The threat of global warming can be addressed by

Humans are protected from air pollution by

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

Which of the following would function as a pollution reduction method for motor vehicles?

The Environmental Protection Agency's classification of fine and ultra-fine particles refers to ____________________.

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?

Most of Earth's weather occurs in the

With immediate and sustained action to stop production of all ozone-depleting chemicals:

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 Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with global warming.

The United States emits about five times more carbon dioxide ____________________ than China emits.

Pipe insulation and vinyl ceiling and floor tiles may be sources of

Chinese automobile fuel efficiency standards are higher than those in the United States.

Chlorofluorocarbons are

The type of air pollution that is currently leading the list of 18 sources of cancer risk is____________________.

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

Global warming will cause flooding and increased precipitation in some areas, and yet severe droughts in other areas.

CFCs take ____ years to reach the stratosphere.

Which of the following best describes the Earth's average surface temperature for the past 900,000 years?

-How much did the surface temperature of the Earth change from 1950 to 2004?

The threat of global warming can be addressed by

Humans are protected from air pollution by

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

Which of the following would function as a pollution reduction method for motor vehicles?

The Environmental Protection Agency's classification of fine and ultra-fine particles refers to ____________________.

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?

Most of Earth's weather occurs in the

With immediate and sustained action to stop production of all ozone-depleting chemicals:

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 Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

Filters