Question 1

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

Accepted Answer

A) shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays. 
B) facilitates temperature inversions. 
C) maintains the pH of rain. 
D) is the key component of smog. 
A) shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays. 
B) facilitates temperature inversions. 
C) maintains the pH of rain. 
D) is the key component of smog. A

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

______ are the biggest energy consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) Russians 
B) Europeans 
C) Americans 
D) Chinese 
A) Russians 
B) Europeans 
C) Americans 
D) Chinese D

Question 4

Danny is a freshman in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.

Accepted Answer

1. Use reusable water bottles and coffee

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

Accepted Answer

A) heavy motor vehicle traffic 
B) high temperatures 
C) sunny weather 
D) strong winds 
A) heavy motor vehicle traffic 
B) high temperatures 
C) sunny weather 
D) strong winds

Question 6

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

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. 
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.

Question 7

According to the World Health Organization,approximately ______ people do not have access to safe drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million 
B) 6 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 3 billion 
A) 1 million 
B) 6 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 3 billion

Question 8

Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job. Once he arrives, he plans to buy his first new car. Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution, he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits. He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.
-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) 300. 
A) 50. 
B) 100. 
C) 150. 
D) 300.

Question 9

Which one of the following statements about the effects of noise is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels. 
B) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage. 
C) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels. 
D) OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace. 
A) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels. 
B) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage. 
C) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels. 
D) OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.

Question 10

The United Nation's Convention on Biodiversity estimates that demand for resources

Accepted Answer

A) is decreasing overall due to technological improvements. 
B) will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020. 
C) already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20%. 
D) can continue to grow without negative consequences. 
A) is decreasing overall due to technological improvements. 
B) will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020. 
C) already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20%. 
D) can continue to grow without negative consequences.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) pollen 
B) volatile organic compounds 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) asbestos 
A) pollen 
B) volatile organic compounds 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) asbestos

Question 12

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

Accepted Answer

A) filtration. 
B) disinfection. 
C) chlorination. 
D) fluoridation. 
A) filtration. 
B) disinfection. 
C) chlorination. 
D) fluoridation.

Question 13

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Accepted Answer

A) radioactive waste. 
B) solid waste. 
C) sewage. 
D) recyclables. 
A) radioactive waste. 
B) solid waste. 
C) sewage. 
D) recyclables.

Question 15

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) It is the driving force behind many recent environmental concerns. 
D) High child mortality rates are associated with high fertility rates. 
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) It is the driving force behind many recent environmental concerns. 
D) High child mortality rates are associated with high fertility rates.

Question 16

Which of the following medical conditions has NOT been linked to air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced birth weight 
B) reduced lung capacity in teenagers 
C) thickening of the arteries in adults 
D) decreased bone density in women 
A) reduced birth weight 
B) reduced lung capacity in teenagers 
C) thickening of the arteries in adults 
D) decreased bone density in women

Question 17

Quick starts and speeding when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) taking showers instead of baths. 
B) watering lawns and garden plants in mid-afternoon. 
C) fixing leaky faucets. 
D) not pouring old medicines down the drain. 
A) taking showers instead of baths. 
B) watering lawns and garden plants in mid-afternoon. 
C) fixing leaky faucets. 
D) not pouring old medicines down the drain.

Question 19

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Accepted Answer

A) heavy metals. 
B) high concentrations of water purifiers. 
C) high concentrations of fluoride. 
D) agricultural chemicals. 
A) heavy metals. 
B) high concentrations of water purifiers. 
C) high concentrations of fluoride. 
D) agricultural chemicals.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about global warming is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe. 
B) Oceans will warm more than land areas. 
C) High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes. 
D) The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century. 
A) Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe. 
B) Oceans will warm more than land areas. 
C) High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes. 
D) The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century.

Exam 19: Environmental Health

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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

______ are the biggest energy consumers.

Danny is a freshman in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

According to the World Health Organization,approximately ______ people do not have access to safe drinking water.

Which one of the following statements about the effects of noise is FALSE?

The United Nation's Convention on Biodiversity estimates that demand for resources

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

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

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

Which of the following medical conditions has NOT been linked to air pollution?

Quick starts and speeding when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply EXCEPT

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Which of the following statements about global warming is TRUE?

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