Question 1

List and describe five ways Samantha can help prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

Accepted Answer

1. Properly dispose of household chemica

Question 2

The term smog was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the combination of smoke and fog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You can help save the ozone layer by

Accepted Answer

A) making sure old refrigerants are properly disposed of. 
B) installing a carbon monoxide detector. 
C) not planting too many trees in your yard. 
D) buying products that contain CFCs. 
A) making sure old refrigerants are properly disposed of. 
B) installing a carbon monoxide detector. 
C) not planting too many trees in your yard. 
D) buying products that contain CFCs.

Question 4

The form of radiation that poses the most serious risk to human health is ______ radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) microwave 
B) infrared 
C) gamma 
D) X ray 
A) microwave 
B) infrared 
C) gamma 
D) X ray

Question 5

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

Accepted Answer

A) No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years. 
B) Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States. 
C) In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water. 
D) Water shortages are not a concern in the United States. 
A) No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years. 
B) Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States. 
C) In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water. 
D) Water shortages are not a concern in the United States.

Question 7

Biological pollutants include bacteria,dust mites,and mold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) air stagnator. 
B) temperature inversion column. 
C) greenhouse gas. 
D) global-warming ozone. 
A) air stagnator. 
B) temperature inversion column. 
C) greenhouse gas. 
D) global-warming ozone.

Question 9

Because of his asthma,Alec should pay attention to the measurement known as

Accepted Answer

A) HEV. 
B) AQI. 
C) CFC. 
D) PCB. 
A) HEV. 
B) AQI. 
C) CFC. 
D) PCB.

Question 10

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) change in location of vegetation zones. 
B) increased mortality from heat stress. 
C) change in weather patterns. 
D) distortion of the earth's orbital path. 
A) change in location of vegetation zones. 
B) increased mortality from heat stress. 
C) change in weather patterns. 
D) distortion of the earth's orbital path.

Question 11

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

Accepted Answer

Global warming is the long-term increase

Question 12

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) sunny weather. 
B) times of heaviest traffic. 
C) cold weather. 
D) a valley surrounded by mountains. 
A) sunny weather. 
B) times of heaviest traffic. 
C) cold weather. 
D) a valley surrounded by mountains.

Question 13

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

Accepted Answer

A) lung cancer. 
B) black lung disease. 
C) brown lung disease. 
D) bronchitis. 
A) lung cancer. 
B) black lung disease. 
C) brown lung disease. 
D) bronchitis.

Question 14

Sewage contains primarily

Accepted Answer

A) human feces. 
B) heavy metals. 
C) paper waste. 
D) radioactive waste. 
A) human feces. 
B) heavy metals. 
C) paper waste. 
D) radioactive waste.

Question 15

For every gallon of gas burned,about ______ pounds of carbon dioxide go into the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 20 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 20

Question 16

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Trees can help reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ozone loss increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) skin cancer. 
B) arthritis. 
C) hearing loss. 
D) birth defects. 
A) skin cancer. 
B) arthritis. 
C) hearing loss. 
D) birth defects.

Question 20

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

Accepted Answer

A) combustion of fossil fuels. 
B) water pollution. 
C) acid rain. 
D) the destruction of the ozone layer. 
A) combustion of fossil fuels. 
B) water pollution. 
C) acid rain. 
D) the destruction of the ozone layer.

List and describe five ways Samantha can help prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

The term smog was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the combination of smoke and fog.

You can help save the ozone layer by

The form of radiation that poses the most serious risk to human health is ______ radiation.

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

Biological pollutants include bacteria,dust mites,and mold.

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Because of his asthma,Alec should pay attention to the measurement known as

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen EXCEPT

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

Sewage contains primarily

For every gallon of gas burned,about ______ pounds of carbon dioxide go into the atmosphere.

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Trees can help reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress.

Ozone loss increases the risk of

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

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Exam 14: Environmental Health

List and describe five ways Samantha can help prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

The term smog was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the combination of smoke and fog.

You can help save the ozone layer by

The form of radiation that poses the most serious risk to human health is ______ radiation.

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

Biological pollutants include bacteria,dust mites,and mold.

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Because of his asthma,Alec should pay attention to the measurement known as

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen EXCEPT

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

Sewage contains primarily

For every gallon of gas burned,about ______ pounds of carbon dioxide go into the atmosphere.

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Trees can help reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress.

Ozone loss increases the risk of

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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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