Question 1

The field of environmental health grew out of efforts to control communicable disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress-related illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the U.N.Food and Agriculture Organization,about what percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock each year?

Accepted Answer

A) 3% 
B) 9% 
C) 18% 
D) 27% 
A) 3% 
B) 9% 
C) 18% 
D) 27%

Question 5

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A self-contained sewage disposal system is a

Accepted Answer

A) slush system. 
B) sluice system. 
C) septic system. 
D) drain field. 
A) slush system. 
B) sluice system. 
C) septic system. 
D) drain field.

Question 7

______ are the biggest energy consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) Russians 
B) Europeans 
C) Americans 
D) Scandinavians 
A) Russians 
B) Europeans 
C) Americans 
D) Scandinavians

Question 8

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

Accepted Answer

A) population growth. 
B) nuclear power. 
C) tourism. 
D) improved farming methods. 
A) population growth. 
B) nuclear power. 
C) tourism. 
D) improved farming methods.

Question 9

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 10

Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that affects the nervous system and may damage the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is false about the effects of noise?

Accepted Answer

A) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels. 
B) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage. 
C) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels. 
D) OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace. 
A) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels. 
B) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage. 
C) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels. 
D) OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

You can conserve energy 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 15

The United Nations projects that world population will reach 9.1 billion by

Accepted Answer

A) 2020. 
B) 2050. 
C) 2075. 
D) 2100. 
A) 2020. 
B) 2050. 
C) 2075. 
D) 2100.

Question 16

Sulfur dioxide is produced primarily by motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) damaging the lining of the lungs. 
B) aggravating asthma. 
C) increasing one's risk of lung cancer. 
D) reducing lung function. 
A) damaging the lining of the lungs. 
B) aggravating asthma. 
C) increasing one's risk of lung cancer. 
D) reducing lung function.

Question 19

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a type of lung cancer called asbestosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the function of the Air Quality Index (AQI),and describe one of the five air pollutants for which the AQI is used.Next,briefly outline how smog forms,including the key pollutants and environmental conditions required.Finally,list three things individuals can do to help reduce air pollution and prevent smog.

Accepted Answer

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool us

Exam 19: Environmental Health

The field of environmental health grew out of efforts to control communicable disease.

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

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress-related illnesses.

According to the U.N.Food and Agriculture Organization,about what percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock each year?

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

A self-contained sewage disposal system is a

______ are the biggest energy consumers.

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that affects the nervous system and may damage the brain.

Which one of the following statements is false about the effects of noise?

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

Which of the following does not contribute to air pollution?

You can conserve energy by doing all of the following,except

The United Nations projects that world population will reach 9.1 billion by

Sulfur dioxide is produced primarily by motor vehicles.

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

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following,except

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a type of lung cancer called asbestosis.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

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

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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