Question 1

A product that can break down naturally and safely into the raw materials of nature and become a part of the environment again is

Accepted Answer

A) biodegradable. 
B) recyclable. 
C) compostable. 
D) abiotic. 
A) biodegradable. 
B) recyclable. 
C) compostable. 
D) abiotic.

Question 2

Pollen is a form of air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

Accepted Answer

A) heavy motor vehicle traffic 
B) high temperatures 
C) sunny weather 
D) strong winds 
A) heavy motor vehicle traffic 
B) high temperatures 
C) sunny weather 
D) strong winds

Question 6

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 7

Water is usually disinfected by using

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride. 
B) chlorine. 
C) filtration. 
D) screening. 
A) fluoride. 
B) chlorine. 
C) filtration. 
D) screening.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way for reducing solid waste?

Accepted Answer

A) Bring your own ceramic coffee mug and metal utensils 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) Bring your own ceramic coffee mug and metal utensils 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 9

An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered

Accepted Answer

A) good,posing little or no risk to sensitive groups. 
B) acceptable for all but the most highly sensitive groups. 
C) unhealthy for certain sensitive groups. 
D) very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert. 
A) good,posing little or no risk to sensitive groups. 
B) acceptable for all but the most highly sensitive groups. 
C) unhealthy for certain sensitive groups. 
D) very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert.

Question 10

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 11

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

Accepted Answer

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 12

List and describe five ways you can help prevent chemical pollution.Offer a hypothetical scenario in which each of these ways could be implemented.

Accepted Answer

1. Proper disposal of chemicals: Ensure

Question 13

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he will contribute to a major smog occurrence,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 14

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 15

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 16

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

Accepted Answer

A) growing rural populations. 
B) nuclear power. 
C) tourism. 
D) improved farming methods. 
A) growing rural populations. 
B) nuclear power. 
C) tourism. 
D) improved farming methods.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the contamination of drinking water with medications is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The EPA believes that current contamination levels of medication in drinking water are not harmful to humans but may harm fish and aquatic organisms. 
B) Human excretion of medications accounts for 90 percent of the content in the water supply. 
C) The drinking water of up to 80 percent of Americans is contaminated with trace amounts of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. 
D) The EPA believes there will be no actionable way to remove medications from the water supply. 
A) The EPA believes that current contamination levels of medication in drinking water are not harmful to humans but may harm fish and aquatic organisms. 
B) Human excretion of medications accounts for 90 percent of the content in the water supply. 
C) The drinking water of up to 80 percent of Americans is contaminated with trace amounts of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. 
D) The EPA believes there will be no actionable way to remove medications from the water supply.

Question 19

In the upper atmosphere,ozone is a harmful pollutant;at ground level,it is beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that demand for resources

Accepted Answer

A) is decreasing overall due to technological improvements. 
B) will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020. 
C) already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20 percent. 
D) can continue to grow without negative consequences. 
A) is decreasing overall due to technological improvements. 
B) will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020. 
C) already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20 percent. 
D) can continue to grow without negative consequences.

Exam 19: Environmental Health

A product that can break down naturally and safely into the raw materials of nature and become a part of the environment again is

Pollen is a form of air pollution.

Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

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

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

Water is usually disinfected by using

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way for reducing solid waste?

An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered

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

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

List and describe five ways you can help prevent chemical pollution.Offer a hypothetical scenario in which each of these ways could be implemented.

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he will contribute to a major smog occurrence,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

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

Which of the following statements about the contamination of drinking water with medications is accurate?

In the upper atmosphere,ozone is a harmful pollutant;at ground level,it is beneficial.

The United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that demand for resources

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