Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Currently,there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

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

Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

Accepted Answer

A) can best be eliminated through burning. 
B) is hazardous to health. 
C) enhances its use as a fertilizer. 
D) cannot be absorbed by water. 
A) can best be eliminated through burning. 
B) is hazardous to health. 
C) enhances its use as a fertilizer. 
D) cannot be absorbed by water.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Biodegradation is the natural process by which organic substances are broken down and disappear back into the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 75 million people per

Accepted Answer

A) week. 
B) month. 
C) year. 
D) decade. 
A) week. 
B) month. 
C) year. 
D) decade.

Question 13

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a recommendation for reducing chemical pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) using nontoxic,nonpetrochemical personal and household products 
B) disposing of household hazardous wastes properly 
C) storing toxic household products out of the reach of children and pets 
D) buying meat,poultry,and produce grown outside your local area 
A) using nontoxic,nonpetrochemical personal and household products 
B) disposing of household hazardous wastes properly 
C) storing toxic household products out of the reach of children and pets 
D) buying meat,poultry,and produce grown outside your local area

Question 18

The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

1. Properly dispose of chemicals: Samant

Exam 19: Environmental Health

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

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

Currently,there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

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

Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

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

Biodegradation is the natural process by which organic substances are broken down and disappear back into the environment.

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply,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.

Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 75 million people per

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Water is usually disinfected by using

CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs.

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

Which of the following is not considered a recommendation for reducing chemical pollution?

The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

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

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

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Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

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Immunity and Infection

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