Question 1

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. As Alec 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. An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following, EXCEPT

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

Question 2

Danny is a freshmen in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.

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1. Use reusable water bottles and coffee...

Question 3

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

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A)   The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem.
B)   Oil is one of the cleanest sources of energy available in Canada.
C)   Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution.
D)   Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ozone layer is located approximately how far above the Earth's surface?

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A)   1 kilometre
B)   unknown distance
C)   10-12 kilometres
D)   16-48 kilometresE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to Environment Canada, CFLs are cost efficient because they use % less energy than traditional incandescent light.

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A)   50
B)   75
C)   25
D)   90E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The biodegrading time of plastic is forever.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of which of the following conditions?

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A)   cardiovascular disease
B)   bronchitis, asthma, and cardiovascular disease
C)   asthma
D)   bronchitisE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

How many people die annually from water-related causes around the world?

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A)   1 million
B)   2 million
C)   3 million
D)   4 millionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In 2063, it is estimated that the Canadian population will number:

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A)   35 million
B)   40 million
C)   51 million
D)   42.5 millionE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding environmental health?

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A)   Environmental pollutants contribute not only to infectious diseases but chronic diseases.
B)   It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water, waste, food, rodents, and insects.
C)   Its primary aim is to decrease the burden of chronic disease.
D)   It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You can help save the ozone layer by doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   checking your car's air conditioner for leaks.
B)   not buying products that contain CFCs.
C)   asking your physician for an ozone-safe inhaler.
D)   using rigid foam insulation in your home.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Areas where asbestos is most likely to be found include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   boiler wraps.
B)   ceramic tile.
C)   ceiling insulation.
D)   furnaces.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to scientists, what is likely to happen to the earth's average surface temperature at the end of the twenty-first century?

Accepted Answer

A)   It will increase from 1.1-6.4 degrees C.
B)   Scientists refuse to speculate on temperatures that far in the future.
C)   It will remain about the same.
D)   It will increase, but only about 1 degree C.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   methane.
B)   chlorofluorocarbons.
C)   helium.
D)   carbon dioxide.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

About what percentage of energy used in Canada comes from oil?

Accepted Answer

A)   32%
B)   41%
C)   56%
D)   25%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Gamma rays have ____________ wavelength and energy.

Accepted Answer

A)   short; low
B)   long; low
C)   long; high
D)   short; highE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   old televisions
B)   old cell phones
C)   used computer paper
D)   old computersE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 21: Environmental Health

How many people die annually from water-related causes around the world?

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You can help save the ozone layer by doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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

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

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

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The biodegrading time of plastic is forever.

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Key greenhouse gases include all of the following, EXCEPT

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According to scientists, what is likely to happen to the earth's average surface temperature at the end of the twenty-first century?

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About what percentage of energy used in Canada comes from oil?

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

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Gamma rays have ____________ wavelength and energy.

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The ozone layer is located approximately how far above the Earth's surface?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding environmental health?

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Danny is a freshmen in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.

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According to Environment Canada, CFLs are cost efficient because they use % less energy than traditional incandescent light.

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Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of which of the following conditions?

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Areas where asbestos is most likely to be found include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

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The biodegrading time of plastic is forever.

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Key greenhouse gases include all of the following, EXCEPT

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

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Gamma rays have ____________ wavelength and energy.

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The ozone layer is located approximately how far above the Earth's surface?

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According to Environment Canada, CFLs are cost efficient because they use % less energy than traditional incandescent light.

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