Question 1

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air pollution?

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A)   Research has linked exposure to air pollution to reduced birth weight in infants.
B)   Air pollution occurs with every pollen bloom.
C)   Increased population growth, especially in urban areas, concentrates the problem.
D)   Nuclear energy seems to be the solution to air pollution.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Danny is a freshman 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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Question 4

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

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A)   lung cancer.
B)   lymphoma.
C)   skin cancer.
D)   leukemia.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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

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A)   the diversion of corn crops from the food supply.
B)   that it is a non-renewable energy source.
C)   that it will increase greenhouse gas emissions.
D)   that it cannot be produced in Canada.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Key greenhouse gases include all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   helium.
B)   carbon dioxide.
C)   chlorofluorocarbons.
D)   methane.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The pain threshold is:

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A)   100 decibels.
B)   110 decibels.
C)   120 decibels.
D)   130 decibels.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The world's current population is about what?

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A)   4.6 billion
B)   6.6 billion
C)   7.6 billion
D)   10.6 billionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In 2018, what percentage of mammals are threatened?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   25
C)   35
D)   45E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Lower doses of gamma radiation may cause all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   chromosome damage.
B)   sterility.
C)   cataracts.
D)   radiation sickness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Currently, there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma
B)   bronchitis
C)   cardiovascular disease
D)   all these conditionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which one of the following is NOT one of the four Rs of green consumerism presented in your text?

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A)   reduce
B)   recycle
C)   refuse
D)   reuseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

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A)   can best be eliminated through burning.
B)   is hazardous to health.
C)   enhances its use as a fertilizer.
D)   cannot be absorbed by water.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

An environmentally friendly driving style includes all the following, EXCEPT

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

Question 17

The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

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

Question 18

The Air Quality Health Index is used for all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   particulate matter.
B)   natural gas.
C)   ground-level ozone.
D)   nitrogen dioxide.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A)   an SUV
B)   an HEV
C)   a conventional midsize car
D)   a conventional compact carE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

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

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Exam 21: Environmental Health on Connect

Which one of the following is NOT one of the four Rs of green consumerism presented in your text?

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In 2018, what percentage of mammals are threatened?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air pollution?

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The Air Quality Health Index is used for all the following, EXCEPT

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The world's current population is about what?

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Key greenhouse gases include all the following, EXCEPT

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The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

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

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

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

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

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Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

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Lower doses of gamma radiation may cause all the following, EXCEPT:

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

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

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Currently, there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

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An environmentally friendly driving style includes all the following, EXCEPT

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Danny is a freshman 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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The pain threshold is:

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Which of the following is likely to emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases?

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