Question 1

Rodents that carry disease-causing microorganisms are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) sectors. 
B) vectors. 
C) carriers. 
D) transporters. 
A) sectors. 
B) vectors. 
C) carriers. 
D) transporters.

Question 2

The United States leads the world in total energy consumption per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Life on earth is possible because the ozone layer absorbs the sun's UV radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How long did the Deepwater Horizon oil well continue to release oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 before the well was sealed?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 weeks 
B) 5 weeks 
C) 2 months 
D) 5 months 
A) 2 weeks 
B) 5 weeks 
C) 2 months 
D) 5 months

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding U.S.water systems?

Accepted Answer

A) No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years. 
B) Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States. 
C) In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water. 
D) Water shortages are not a concern in the United States. 
A) No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years. 
B) Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States. 
C) In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water. 
D) Water shortages are not a concern in the United States.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false regarding poverty and health?

Accepted Answer

A) Residents living in poor neighborhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities. 
B) Poor neighborhoods are common sites for hazardous waste pollution. 
C) Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families. 
D) Asthma is a growing problem in poor families. 
A) Residents living in poor neighborhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities. 
B) Poor neighborhoods are common sites for hazardous waste pollution. 
C) Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families. 
D) Asthma is a growing problem in poor families.

Question 7

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) air stagnator. 
B) temperature inversion column. 
C) greenhouse gas. 
D) global-warming ozone. 
A) air stagnator. 
B) temperature inversion column. 
C) greenhouse gas. 
D) global-warming ozone.

Question 8

Which is the fastest-growing portion of the U.S.waste stream?

Accepted Answer

A) yard trimmings 
B) metals 
C) plastics 
D) e-waste 
A) yard trimmings 
B) metals 
C) plastics 
D) e-waste

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) plastics. 
B) paper products. 
C) lawn waste. 
D) metals. 
A) plastics. 
B) paper products. 
C) lawn waste. 
D) metals.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is false regarding factors in world population growth?

Accepted Answer

A) There is currently enough food produced to feed the world's entire population. 
B) About half the world's energy currently comes from renewable sources. 
C) It is the driving force behind many recent environmental concerns. 
D) High child mortality rates are associated with high fertility rates. 
A) There is currently enough food produced to feed the world's entire population. 
B) About half the world's energy currently comes from renewable sources. 
C) It is the driving force behind many recent environmental concerns. 
D) High child mortality rates are associated with high fertility rates.

Question 11

The most publicized health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)is

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) mental retardation. 
C) cancer. 
D) birth defects. 
A) arthritis. 
B) mental retardation. 
C) cancer. 
D) birth defects.

Question 12

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Accepted Answer

A) mercury. 
B) silver. 
C) aluminum. 
D) iron. 
A) mercury. 
B) silver. 
C) aluminum. 
D) iron.

Question 13

Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.

Accepted Answer

1. Implement strict regulations on indus

Question 15

An aluminum can might take up to 100 years to biodegrade in a landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug 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) Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug 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 17

According to the World Health Organization,______ people do not have access to safe drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million 
B) 6 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 3 billion 
A) 1 million 
B) 6 million 
C) 1 billion 
D) 3 billion

Question 18

By 2050,the U.S.population will exceed ______ people.

Accepted Answer

A) 400 million 
B) 450 million 
C) 500 million 
D) 550 million 
A) 400 million 
B) 450 million 
C) 500 million 
D) 550 million

Question 19

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Environmental Health

Rodents that carry disease-causing microorganisms are referred to as

The United States leads the world in total energy consumption per year.

Life on earth is possible because the ozone layer absorbs the sun's UV radiation.

How long did the Deepwater Horizon oil well continue to release oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 before the well was sealed?

Which of the following is true regarding U.S.water systems?

Which of the following statements is false regarding poverty and health?

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Which is the fastest-growing portion of the U.S.waste stream?

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

Which of the following statements is false regarding factors in world population growth?

The most publicized health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)is

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.

An aluminum can might take up to 100 years to biodegrade in a landfill.

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

According to the World Health Organization,______ people do not have access to safe drinking water.

By 2050,the U.S.population will exceed ______ people.

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

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