Exam 19: A Healthier Environment

Most sources of pollution are natural events,and the majority of these are weather-related. 

Noise-induced hearing loss is ____ preventable. 

Which type of agricultural pesticides uses chemicals such as malathion that are highly toxic-causing cramps,confusion,diarrhea,vomiting,headaches,and breathing difficulties?​ 

Differentiate between acute and chronic effects of pollution.Provide an example of each.

Children born to mothers exposed to high levels of air pollution late in pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing ____________________ spectrum disorder.

Livestock and the decomposition of organic wastes produce ____________________.

Which percentage of the U.S.population live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution?​ 

The EPA estimates that 30 to 50 percent of the 700 million ____ taken every year in the United States are unnecessary?​ 

Synthetic chemicals that disrupt your estrogen levels are known collectively as ____. 

The radioactive gas ____________________ enters homes through dirt floors,cracks in concrete walls and floors,floor drains,and sumps.

What is the source of most bottled water? 

Which greenhouse gas is emitted via agricultural and industrial processes? 

Leonard uses a gas stove in a poorly ventilated kitchen.Which gas could rise to dangerous levels in Leonard's kitchen?​ 

Match the indoor pollutant with the correct description. -stings eyes and burns lungs

Match the indoor pollutant with the correct description. -increases risk of stillbirth

____________________ are tiny earphones used with portable music players that deliver sound extremely close to the eardrum.

Discarded computers and printer cartridges are examples of ____.

Match the indoor pollutant with the correct description. -carries "inerts"

All mutagens are carcinogens,and most carcinogens are mutagens. 

Earth's environment is an example of a(n)____ ecosystem.