Question 1

The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution
B)  water pollution
C)  dependence on nuclear power
D)  rapid population growthE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 75 million people per

Accepted Answer

A)  week.
B)  month.
C)  year.
D)  decade.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List and describe five ways Samantha can prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

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1. Properly dispose of chemicals: Samant...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  using nontoxic,nonpetrochemical personal and household products
B)  disposing of household hazardous wastes properly
C)  storing toxic household products out of the reach of children and pets
D)  buying meat,poultry,and produce grown outside your local areaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  biodegradation
B)  recycling
C)  septic systemization
D)  organic oxygenationE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply,except

Accepted Answer

A)  taking showers instead of baths.
B)  watering lawns and garden plants in mid-afternoon.
C)  fixing leaky faucets.
D)  not pouring old medicines down the drain.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Water is usually disinfected by using

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride.
B)  chlorine.
C)  filtration.
D)  screening.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Biodegradation is the natural process by which organic substances are broken down and disappear back into the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

Accepted Answer

A)  insect-borne disease in tropical countries.
B)  Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
C)  smallpox.
D)  diphtheria.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

Accepted Answer

A)  combustion of fossil fuels.
B)  water pollution.
C)  acid rain.
D)  the destruction of the ozone layer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

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Exam 19: Environmental Health

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

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What is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms?

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Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

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All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply,except

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The key pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide.

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Water is usually disinfected by using

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What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

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List and describe five ways Samantha can prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

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CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs.

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Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

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Biodegradation is the natural process by which organic substances are broken down and disappear back into the environment.

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

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Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

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Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

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Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

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World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 75 million people per

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Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

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Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

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