Question 1

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) helium. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) chlorofluorocarbons. 
D) methane. 
A) helium. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) chlorofluorocarbons. 
D) methane.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Biological pollutants include dust mites and animal dander.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A strategy that has been proposed to resolve local water supply problems is

Accepted Answer

A) increased groundwater pumping. 
B) tying water rights to family size. 
C) prioritizing water purification needs based on water use. 
D) recycling water. 
A) increased groundwater pumping. 
B) tying water rights to family size. 
C) prioritizing water purification needs based on water use. 
D) recycling water.

Question 7

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an acronym for a recently introduced type of vehicle that has a high fuel economy rating?

Accepted Answer

A) SUV 
B) AQI 
C) HEV 
D) CFC 
A) SUV 
B) AQI 
C) HEV 
D) CFC

Question 9

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Accepted Answer

A) heavy metals. 
B) high concentrations of water purifiers. 
C) high concentrations of fluoride. 
D) agricultural chemicals. 
A) heavy metals. 
B) high concentrations of water purifiers. 
C) high concentrations of fluoride. 
D) agricultural chemicals.

Question 10

Quick starts when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

Accepted Answer

A) recycling 
B) composting 
C) biodegradation 
D) sanitary landfills 
A) recycling 
B) composting 
C) biodegradation 
D) sanitary landfills

Question 13

Which of the following is not considered a factor in major smog occurrences?

Accepted Answer

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

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

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

Accepted Answer

A) diverts corn crops from the food supply. 
B) is a nonrenewable energy source. 
C) will increase greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) cannot be produced in the United States. 
A) diverts corn crops from the food supply. 
B) is a nonrenewable energy source. 
C) will increase greenhouse gas emissions. 
D) cannot be produced in the United States.

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following is true regarding the earth's polar ice caps?

Accepted Answer

A) By 2030,the polar ice could melt way completely during the summer months. 
B) Since 2007,there has been less polar ice melting than there was from 2000 to 2006. 
C) Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations. 
D) Polar ice melts cause the stabilization of global weather patterns. 
A) By 2030,the polar ice could melt way completely during the summer months. 
B) Since 2007,there has been less polar ice melting than there was from 2000 to 2006. 
C) Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations. 
D) Polar ice melts cause the stabilization of global weather patterns.

Question 18

E-waste is the fastest growing portion of our waste stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding global warming?

Accepted Answer

A) Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe. 
B) Oceans will warm more than land areas. 
C) High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes. 
D) The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century. 
A) Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe. 
B) Oceans will warm more than land areas. 
C) High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes. 
D) The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century.

Question 20

The key underlying cause of global warming is combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Environmental Health

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following,except

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?

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Biological pollutants include dust mites and animal dander.

A strategy that has been proposed to resolve local water supply problems is

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Which of the following is an acronym for a recently introduced type of vehicle that has a high fuel economy rating?

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Quick starts when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

Which of the following is not considered a factor in major smog occurrences?

Sewage contains primarily

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

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

Which of the following is true regarding the earth's polar ice caps?

E-waste is the fastest growing portion of our waste stream.

Which of the following is true regarding global warming?

The key underlying cause of global warming is combustion of fossil fuels.

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