Question 1

DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

Accepted Answer

A) found to have a negative impact on reptiles,fish,and birds. 
B) blamed for several child deaths in a farming community in British Columbia. 
C) connected with cancer diagnoses in agricultural communities across America. 
D) tested by the Food and Drug Administration. 
A) found to have a negative impact on reptiles,fish,and birds. 
B) blamed for several child deaths in a farming community in British Columbia. 
C) connected with cancer diagnoses in agricultural communities across America. 
D) tested by the Food and Drug Administration.

Question 2

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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.
-An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) limiting the use of air conditioning. 
B) staying within the speed limit. 
C) avoiding quick starts. 
D) keeping tires slightly underinflateD. 
A) limiting the use of air conditioning. 
B) staying within the speed limit. 
C) avoiding quick starts. 
D) keeping tires slightly underinflateD.

Question 4

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

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A) damaging the lining of the lungs. 
B) aggravating asthma. 
C) increasing one's risk of lung cancer. 
D) reducing lung function. 
A) damaging the lining of the lungs. 
B) aggravating asthma. 
C) increasing one's risk of lung cancer. 
D) reducing lung function.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution. 
B) Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution. 
C) The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem. 
D) Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems. 
A) Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution. 
B) Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution. 
C) The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem. 
D) Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems.

Question 6

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

Accepted Answer

A) diverts corn crops from the food supply. 
B) is a nonrenewable energy source. 
C) will increase greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) cannot be produced in the United States. 
A) diverts corn crops from the food supply. 
B) is a nonrenewable energy source. 
C) will increase greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) cannot be produced in the United States.

DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

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Exam 19: Environmental Health

DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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