Question 1

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 2

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For the first time in history,there are

Accepted Answer

A) more young children than parents. 
B) more older people than young children. 
C) more young children than older people. 
D) more older people than parents. 
A) more young children than parents. 
B) more older people than young children. 
C) more young children than older people. 
D) more older people than parents.

Question 5

What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A) biodegradation 
B) recycling 
C) septic systemization 
D) organic oxygenation 
A) biodegradation 
B) recycling 
C) septic systemization 
D) organic oxygenation

Question 6

Which of the following pollutants causes central nervous system damage and mental impairment and is a particular risk for children living in older buildings?

Accepted Answer

A) asbestos 
B) carbon monoxide 
C) formaldehyde gas 
D) lead 
A) asbestos 
B) carbon monoxide 
C) formaldehyde gas 
D) lead

Question 7

You can reduce air pollution by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cutting back on driving. 
B) making sure your home is well-insulated. 
C) planting and caring for trees. 
D) using fluorescent tubes for lighting. 
A) cutting back on driving. 
B) making sure your home is well-insulated. 
C) planting and caring for trees. 
D) using fluorescent tubes for lighting.

Question 8

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 9

Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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.

Question 11

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 12

The key component of smog is

Accepted Answer

A) sulfur dioxide. 
B) particulate matter. 
C) carbon monoxide. 
D) ground-level ozone. 
A) sulfur dioxide. 
B) particulate matter. 
C) carbon monoxide. 
D) ground-level ozone.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) helium. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) chlorofluorocarbons. 
D) methane. 
A) helium. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) chlorofluorocarbons. 
D) methane.

Question 16

The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Water is usually disinfected in

Accepted Answer

A) home filter systems. 
B) community water treatment plants. 
C) underground filters. 
D) hot water tanks. 
A) home filter systems. 
B) community water treatment plants. 
C) underground filters. 
D) hot water tanks.

Question 19

The EPA's Air Quality Index measures all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide. 
B) natural gas. 
C) ground-level ozone. 
D) nitrogen dioxide. 
A) carbon monoxide. 
B) natural gas. 
C) ground-level ozone. 
D) nitrogen dioxide.

Question 20

The Air Quality Index measures the

Accepted Answer

A) level of carbon monoxide over the previous ten days. 
B) deterioration in the ozone layer. 
C) concentration of five air pollutants of concern to health. 
D) amount that visibility is diminished by smog. 
A) level of carbon monoxide over the previous ten days. 
B) deterioration in the ozone layer. 
C) concentration of five air pollutants of concern to health. 
D) amount that visibility is diminished by smog.

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

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

For the first time in history,there are

What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

Which of the following pollutants causes central nervous system damage and mental impairment and is a particular risk for children living in older buildings?

You can reduce air pollution by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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

Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

The key component of smog is

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

An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following EXCEPT

The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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

Water is usually disinfected in

The EPA's Air Quality Index measures all of the following EXCEPT

The Air Quality Index measures the

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Exam 14: Environmental Health

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

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

For the first time in history,there are

What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

Which of the following pollutants causes central nervous system damage and mental impairment and is a particular risk for children living in older buildings?

You can reduce air pollution by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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

Health risks linked to depletion of the ozone layer include cataracts and reduced immune response.

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

The key component of smog is

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

An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following EXCEPT

The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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

Water is usually disinfected in

The EPA's Air Quality Index measures all of the following EXCEPT

The Air Quality Index measures the

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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