Question 1

Sludge that contains heavy metals

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A) can best be eliminated through burning. 
B) is hazardous to health. 
C) makes especially good fertilizer. 
D) is rarely found in sewage treatment facilities. 
A) can best be eliminated through burning. 
B) is hazardous to health. 
C) makes especially good fertilizer. 
D) is rarely found in sewage treatment facilities. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements about environmental health is FALSE?

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A) It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects. 
B) It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions. 
C) Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases. 
D) Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues. 
A) It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects. 
B) It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions. 
C) Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases. 
D) Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues. C

Question 3

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

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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. A

Question 4

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

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A) insect-borne disease in tropical countries. 
B) Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 
C) smallpox. 
D) diphtheria. 
A) insect-borne disease in tropical countries. 
B) Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 
C) smallpox. 
D) diphtheria.

Question 5

"Sustainable development" refers to development that meets society's current needs and

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A) grows at a specified pace annually. 
B) allows future generations to meet theirs. 
C) caps energy use at current annual levels. 
D) gradually reduces energy use over time. 
A) grows at a specified pace annually. 
B) allows future generations to meet theirs. 
C) caps energy use at current annual levels. 
D) gradually reduces energy use over time.

Question 6

About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

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A) 25% 
B) 60% 
C) 85% 
D) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 60% 
C) 85% 
D) 100%

Question 7

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

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A) A major source of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. 
B) Air pollution occurs with every pollen bloom. 
C) A topographic features such as a mountain range can concentrate the problem. 
D) Nuclear energy seems to be the solution to air pollution. 
A) A major source of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. 
B) Air pollution occurs with every pollen bloom. 
C) A topographic features such as a mountain range can concentrate the problem. 
D) Nuclear energy seems to be the solution to air pollution.

Question 8

The field of environmental health grew out of efforts to control communicable disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing garbage?

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A) Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug to work. 
B) Buy products with the least amount of packaging. 
C) Use foil or plastic wraps to store food. 
D) Start a compost pile for your organic garbage. 
A) Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug to work. 
B) Buy products with the least amount of packaging. 
C) Use foil or plastic wraps to store food. 
D) Start a compost pile for your organic garbage.

Question 11

In the United States,the biggest component of household trash by weight is

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A) plastics. 
B) paper products. 
C) lawn waste. 
D) metals. 
A) plastics. 
B) paper products. 
C) lawn waste. 
D) metals.

Question 12

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

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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 13

Define biomagnification,and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.

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Biomagnification is the process by which

Question 14

Which is the fastest-growing portion of the U.S.waste stream?

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A) yard trimmings 
B) metals 
C) plastics 
D) e-waste 
A) yard trimmings 
B) metals 
C) plastics 
D) e-waste

Question 15

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

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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 18

Which of the following is NOT considered "e-waste"?

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A) old computers 
B) old televisions 
C) used computer paper 
D) old cell phones 
A) old computers 
B) old televisions 
C) used computer paper 
D) old cell phones

Question 19

The greenhouse effect is related to

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A) acid rain. 
B) global warming. 
C) ecological homeostasis. 
D) smog. 
A) acid rain. 
B) global warming. 
C) ecological homeostasis. 
D) smog.

Question 20

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

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A) recycling 
B) composting 
C) biodegradation 
D) sanitary landfills 
A) recycling 
B) composting 
C) biodegradation 
D) sanitary landfills

Sludge that contains heavy metals

Which of the following statements about environmental health is FALSE?

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

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

"Sustainable development" refers to development that meets society's current needs and

About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

The field of environmental health grew out of efforts to control communicable disease.

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing garbage?

In the United States,the biggest component of household trash by weight is

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

Define biomagnification,and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.

Which is the fastest-growing portion of the U.S.waste stream?

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

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

Which of the following is NOT considered "e-waste"?

The greenhouse effect is related to

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

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Exam 14: Environmental Health

Sludge that contains heavy metals

Which of the following statements about environmental health is FALSE?

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

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

"Sustainable development" refers to development that meets society's current needs and

About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

The field of environmental health grew out of efforts to control communicable disease.

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing garbage?

In the United States,the biggest component of household trash by weight is

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

Define biomagnification,and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.

Which is the fastest-growing portion of the U.S.waste stream?

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

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

Which of the following is NOT considered "e-waste"?

The greenhouse effect is related to

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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