Question 1

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.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  yard trimmings
B)  metals
C)  plastics
D)  e-wasteE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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 monthsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Rodents that carry disease-causing microorganisms are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  sectors.
B)  vectors.
C)  carriers.
D)  transporters.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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 billionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis.
B)  mental retardation.
C)  cancer.
D)  birth defects.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  400 million
B)  450 million
C)  500 million
D)  550 millionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Environmental Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

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

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

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

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

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

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Rodents that carry disease-causing microorganisms are referred to as

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