Question 1

Release of ______ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

Accepted Answer

A) chlorofluorocarbons 
B) fluorine 
C) PCBs 
D) ethanol 
A) chlorofluorocarbons 
B) fluorine 
C) PCBs 
D) ethanol

Question 2

Factors that may limit human population growth include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) improved health. 
B) better education. 
C) employment opportunities for women. 
D) traditional religious belief. 
A) improved health. 
B) better education. 
C) employment opportunities for women. 
D) traditional religious belief.

Question 3

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Accepted Answer

A) mercury. 
B) silver. 
C) aluminum. 
D) iron. 
A) mercury. 
B) silver. 
C) aluminum. 
D) iron.

Question 4

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe five recommendations related to that goal.

Accepted Answer

1. Implement strict regulations on indus

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT contribute to air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) forest fires 
B) battery-driven golf carts 
C) blooming flowers 
D) dust storms 
A) forest fires 
B) battery-driven golf carts 
C) blooming flowers 
D) dust storms

Question 6

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a condition called asbestosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The warming of the earth due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases is termed the greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?

Accepted Answer

A) fertility rates 
B) habitat destruction 
C) death rates 
D) availability of family planning 
A) fertility rates 
B) habitat destruction 
C) death rates 
D) availability of family planning

Question 9

What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) air pollution 
B) water pollution 
C) dependence on nuclear power 
D) rapid population growth 
A) air pollution 
B) water pollution 
C) dependence on nuclear power 
D) rapid population growth

Question 10

Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A) an SUV 
B) an HEV 
C) a conventional midsize car 
D) a conventional compact car 
A) an SUV 
B) an HEV 
C) a conventional midsize car 
D) a conventional compact car

Question 11

Which of the following about the earth's polar ice caps is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Global warming could cause the polar ice caps to melt. 
B) The extreme cold from the ice caps is slowing the rate of global warming. 
C) Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations. 
D) Polar ice melts help to stabilize global weather patterns. 
A) Global warming could cause the polar ice caps to melt. 
B) The extreme cold from the ice caps is slowing the rate of global warming. 
C) Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations. 
D) Polar ice melts help to stabilize global weather patterns.

Question 12

Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A long-term health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)is

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) mental retardation. 
C) cancer. 
D) birth defects. 
A) arthritis. 
B) mental retardation. 
C) cancer. 
D) birth defects.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Release of ______ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

Factors that may limit human population growth include all of the following EXCEPT

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe five recommendations related to that goal.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to air pollution?

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a condition called asbestosis.

The warming of the earth due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases is termed the greenhouse effect.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?

What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

Which of the following about the earth's polar ice caps is TRUE?

Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

A long-term health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)is

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

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

Filters

Exam 14: Environmental Health

Release of ______ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

Factors that may limit human population growth include all of the following EXCEPT

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe five recommendations related to that goal.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to air pollution?

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a condition called asbestosis.

The warming of the earth due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases is termed the greenhouse effect.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?

What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

Which of the following about the earth's polar ice caps is TRUE?

Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

A long-term health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)is

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

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

Filters