Question 1

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen EXCEPT

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A)  change in location of vegetation zones.
B)  increased mortality from heat stress.
C)  change in weather patterns.
D)  distortion of the earth's orbital path.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The term smog was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the combination of smoke and fog.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because of his asthma,Alec should pay attention to the measurement known as

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A)  HEV.
B)  AQI.
C)  CFC.
D)  PCB.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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Question 7

The form of radiation that poses the most serious risk to human health is ______ radiation.

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A)  microwave
B)  infrared
C)  gamma
D)  X rayE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Ozone loss increases the risk of

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A)  skin cancer.
B)  arthritis.
C)  hearing loss.
D)  birth defects.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Biological pollutants include bacteria,dust mites,and mold.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You can help save the ozone layer by

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A)  making sure old refrigerants are properly disposed of.
B)  installing a carbon monoxide detector.
C)  not planting too many trees in your yard.
D)  buying products that contain CFCs.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

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A)  sunny weather.
B)  times of heaviest traffic.
C)  cold weather.
D)  a valley surrounded by mountains.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

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A)  lung cancer.
B)  black lung disease.
C)  brown lung disease.
D)  bronchitis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sewage contains primarily

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

Question 15

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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

Question 16

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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A)  air stagnator.
B)  temperature inversion column.
C)  greenhouse gas.
D)  global-warming ozone.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

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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Global warming is the long-term increase...

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about 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) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

For every gallon of gas burned,about ______ pounds of carbon dioxide go into the atmosphere.

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A)  2
B)  5
C)  10
D)  20E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Trees can help reduce concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Environmental Health

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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