Question 1

UV levels under the Antarctic hole in the ozone layer were high enough to cause sunburn within how many minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  7
B)  15
C)  20
D)  30E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQHI value exceeds

Accepted Answer

A)  5.
B)  7.
C)  10.
D)  100.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

1. Use reusable water bottles and coffee...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  old computers
B)  old televisions
C)  used computer paper
D)  old cell phonesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular disease.
B)  bronchitis.
C)  asthma.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma
B)  bronchitis
C)  cardiovascular disease
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer.
B)  black lung disease.
C)  brown lung disease.
D)  bronchitis.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Ozone loss increases the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  melanomA.
B)  vision impairments.
C)  hearing loss.
D)  birth defects.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sewage contains primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  human feces.
B)  heavy metals.
C)  paper waste.
D)  radioactive waste.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Gamma rays have ____________ wavelength and ____________ energy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The biggest component of household trash by weight is

Accepted Answer

A)  plastics.
B)  paper products.
C)  organic products.
D)  metals.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Particulate matter is released into the atmosphere by all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  household furnaces.
B)  industrial processes.
C)  dust from roadways.
D)  combustion of fossil fuels.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding factors contributing to population growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Families have more children to ensure enough survive childhood to work for the household.
B)  Half the world's couples do not use any form of family planning.
C)  Death rates have decreased in the developing worlds due to improved public health measures.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Hearing damage can occur after one minute of exposure to sounds louder than:

Accepted Answer

A)  80 decibels.
B)  90 decibels.
C)  100 decibels.
D)  110 decibels.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Define biomagnification,and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.Explain (1)dietary recommendations relating to mercury intake and (2)the appropriate method for cleaning up mercury from a broken thermometer.

Accepted Answer

Biomagnification is the process by which...

Question 18

When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain,the process is called

Accepted Answer

A)  vector transmission.
B)  biomagnification.
C)  bioloading.
D)  radiation sickness.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Environmental Health

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UV levels under the Antarctic hole in the ozone layer were high enough to cause sunburn within how many minutes?

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Hearing damage can occur after one minute of exposure to sounds louder than:

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The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

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The biggest component of household trash by weight is

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Particulate matter is released into the atmosphere by all of the following,EXCEPT

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Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQHI value exceeds

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

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Gamma rays have ____________ wavelength and ____________ energy.

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