Question 1

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

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A)  radioactive waste.
B)  solid waste.
C)  sewage.
D)  recyclables.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply EXCEPT

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

Question 3

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

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A)  1 million
B)  6 million
C)  1 billion
D)  3 billionE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

______ are the biggest energy consumers.

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A)  Russians
B)  Europeans
C)  Americans
D)  ChineseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 5

Quick starts and speeding when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The United Nation's Convention on Biodiversity estimates that demand for resources

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A)  is decreasing overall due to technological improvements.
B)  will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020.
C)  already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20%.
D)  can continue to grow without negative consequences.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

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A)  heavy motor vehicle traffic
B)  high temperatures
C)  sunny weather
D)  strong windsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about global warming is TRUE?

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A)  Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe.
B)  Oceans will warm more than land areas.
C)  High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes.
D)  The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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A)  shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
B)  facilitates temperature inversions.
C)  maintains the pH of rain.
D)  is the key component of smog.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 10

Which of the following medical conditions has NOT been linked to air pollution?

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A)  reduced birth weight
B)  reduced lung capacity in teenagers
C)  thickening of the arteries in adults
D)  decreased bone density in womenE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

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A)  heavy metals.
B)  high concentrations of water purifiers.
C)  high concentrations of fluoride.
D)  agricultural chemicals.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Pollen is a contributor to air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about air pollution is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Electronic items,batteries,and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Which one of the following statements about the effects of noise is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
B)  Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.
C)  Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
D)  OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements about factors in world population growth is FALSE?

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

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

1. Use reusable water bottles and coffee...

Question 18

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. Because he 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.
-Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQI value exceeds

Accepted Answer

A)  50.
B)  100.
C)  150.
D)  300.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Exposure to ______ can cause headaches,chronic bronchitis,dizziness,fatigue,and death.

Accepted Answer

A)  pollen
B)  volatile organic compounds
C)  carbon monoxide
D)  asbestosE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration.
B)  disinfection.
C)  chlorination.
D)  fluoridation.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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