Question 1

In the United States,the biggest single component of household trash by weight is plastic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen,except

Accepted Answer

A) change in location of vegetation zones. 
B) increased mortality from heat stress. 
C) change in weather and ocean patterns. 
D) distortion of the earth's orbital path. 
A) change in location of vegetation zones. 
B) increased mortality from heat stress. 
C) change in weather and ocean patterns. 
D) distortion of the earth's orbital path.

Question 3

The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

Accepted Answer

A) land burial. 
B) burning. 
C) sea burial. 
D) reduced consumption. 
A) land burial. 
B) burning. 
C) sea burial. 
D) reduced consumption.

Question 4

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 sensitive groups,including older adults and children. 
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 sensitive groups,including older adults and children. 
D) very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert.

Question 5

Which of the following medical conditions has not been linked to air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced birth weight 
B) reduced lung capacity in teenagers 
C) thickening of the arteries in adults 
D) decreased bone density in women 
A) reduced birth weight 
B) reduced lung capacity in teenagers 
C) thickening of the arteries in adults 
D) decreased bone density in women

Question 6

Most of the world's energy comes from nonrenewable sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The disease that is most likely to increase in incidence because of the thinning of the ozone layer is

Accepted Answer

A) lung cancer. 
B) lymphoma. 
C) skin cancer. 
D) leukemia. 
A) lung cancer. 
B) lymphoma. 
C) skin cancer. 
D) leukemia.

Question 8

The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over

Accepted Answer

A) Antarctica. 
B) the United States. 
C) the equator. 
D) Africa. 
A) Antarctica. 
B) the United States. 
C) the equator. 
D) Africa.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding energy use and pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution. 
B) Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution. 
C) The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem. 
D) Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems. 
A) Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution. 
B) Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution. 
C) The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem. 
D) Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems.

Question 10

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Eye,nose,and throat irritations are most likely the result of which of the following sources of indoor air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) radon 
B) formaldehyde gas 
C) combustion by-products 
D) biologic pollutants 
A) radon 
B) formaldehyde gas 
C) combustion by-products 
D) biologic pollutants

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding environmental health is false?

Accepted Answer

A) It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects. 
B) It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions. 
C) Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases. 
D) Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues. 
A) It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects. 
B) It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions. 
C) Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases. 
D) Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues.

Question 14

Situation
Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job.Once he arrives,he plans to buy his first new car.Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution,he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits.He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.
-If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,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 15

Situation
Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job.Once he arrives,he plans to buy his first new car.Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution,he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits.He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.
-Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQI value exceeds

Accepted Answer

A) 50. 
B) 100. 
C) 150. 
D) 300. 
A) 50. 
B) 100. 
C) 150. 
D) 300.

Question 16

An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) limiting the use of air conditioning. 
B) staying within the speed limit. 
C) avoiding quick starts. 
D) keeping tires slightly underinflated. 
A) limiting the use of air conditioning. 
B) staying within the speed limit. 
C) avoiding quick starts. 
D) keeping tires slightly underinflated.

Question 17

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define biomagnification and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.Explain (1)dietary recommendations relating to mercury intake and (2)the appropriate method for cleaning up mercury from a broken compact fluorescent light bulb.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define biomagnification and describe how it affects...

Question 19

Which of the following is not considered "e-waste"?

Accepted Answer

A) old computers 
B) old televisions 
C) used computer paper 
D) old cell phones 
A) old computers 
B) old televisions 
C) used computer paper 
D) old cell phones

Question 20

Ozone loss increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) melanoma. 
B) vision impairments. 
C) hearing loss. 
D) birth defects. 
A) melanoma. 
B) vision impairments. 
C) hearing loss. 
D) birth defects.

Exam 19: Environmental Health

In the United States,the biggest single component of household trash by weight is plastic.

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen,except

The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

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

Which of the following medical conditions has not been linked to air pollution?

Most of the world's energy comes from nonrenewable sources.

The disease that is most likely to increase in incidence because of the thinning of the ozone layer is

The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over

Which of the following statements is true regarding energy use and pollution?

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

Eye,nose,and throat irritations are most likely the result of which of the following sources of indoor air pollution?

Which of the following statements regarding environmental health is false?

An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following,except

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

Define biomagnification and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.Explain (1)dietary recommendations relating to mercury intake and (2)the appropriate method for cleaning up mercury from a broken compact fluorescent light bulb.

Which of the following is not considered "e-waste"?

Ozone loss increases the risk of

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